Ole! Hong Kong embraces Spanish culture

Whether it’s the passionate beat of Flamenco, the exotic taste of tapas or the earthy kick of a glass of Rioja wine, Spanish culture is finding a new home in Hong Kong.

Many in this largely wealthy Chinese territory are giving a resounding “ole!” to anything Spanish these days, prompting an explosion of high-end tapas bars, dance and guitar classes and food and wine tastings over the past few months.

“We feel the Spanish people are full of passion and full of color. It’s very exotic to us,” said Ling Tsang, a diner at the Ole Spanish restaurant and wine bar.”*

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