- Amics de Xina (Friends of China): Website created and maintained by Catalan families who have adopted Chinese children or simply that have interest in China and its culture.
- Barcelona-Shanghai Women Bridge: Online resources created to gather entrepreneurial women residing in the areas of influence of each of these two cities.
- Caràcter xinès (Chinese character): Blog run by translator Sílvia Fustegueres mainly devoted to Chinese literature.
- Ensenyar llengua a l'alumnat no romànic xinès (Teaching language to the non-roman Chinese students): Veteran blog created by professor Arnau Cerdà to help Catalan teachers to teach Chinese students to learn Catalan and Spanish languages. It is also a resource to help locals to learn about Chinese culture.
- Xinès per Catalans: New online resource created by Enric Pineda to help Catalan people to learn Chinese language.
- 沟通 = Comunicar: Blog created and maintained by Mireia Vargas with extremely useful information for Chinese people residing in Spain.
Monday, May 7, 2012
More online resources linking Chinese and Catalan cultures
Similarly to the spirit of Sinalunya, but from different angles and for different reasons, new online resources linking Chinese and Catalan cultures can be found on the internet. Let's see a few of them here (in alphabetical order):
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Catalan bank "La Caixa" publishes booklet for Chinese immigrants in Spain
From http://obrasocial.lacaixa.es/StaticFiles/StaticFiles/0df7346e60c50210VgnVCM200000128cf10aRCRD/ca/Guia_xino.pdf (in Chinese)
As one of their welfare projects, "La Caixa" Foundation has published a booklet addressed at the Chinese immigrants and residents in Spain. The booklet, entitled "这里是一个怎么样的国家?" ("What does this country look like?"), contains all kind of useful information for the Chinese people that have chosen Spain as their country to live, like information about legal affairs, residence, work, health and education, among others. This booklet is also available in Spanish, English, Russian, Romanian and Urdu, and as a pdf file it can be downloaded from La Caixa Foundation website in French, Arab, Russian, Romanian and Spanish, apart from the above mentioned Chinese.
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As one of their welfare projects, "La Caixa" Foundation has published a booklet addressed at the Chinese immigrants and residents in Spain. The booklet, entitled "这里是一个怎么样的国家?" ("What does this country look like?"), contains all kind of useful information for the Chinese people that have chosen Spain as their country to live, like information about legal affairs, residence, work, health and education, among others. This booklet is also available in Spanish, English, Russian, Romanian and Urdu, and as a pdf file it can be downloaded from La Caixa Foundation website in French, Arab, Russian, Romanian and Spanish, apart from the above mentioned Chinese.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
El Celler de Can Roca awarded as second best restaurant in the world for second consecutive year
From http://www.theworlds50best.com/awards/1-50-winners/el-celler-de-can-roca/ (in English)
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The Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca (image from the restaurant's website)[/caption]
Girona-based restaurant El Celler de Can Roca has maintained the #2 position already achieved last year in the ranking of best restaurants in the world, according to the website The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. With this distinction, the Catalan family-run restaurant, that also has three Michelin stars, remains on the elite of world's gastronomy. El Celler de Can Roca has been ranked right after restaurant Noma, from Denmark, which has remained on top of the list for third consecutive year.
Last year we were fortunate enough to taste their exquisite creations. Here there is a sample of what we were offered :-)
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The Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca (image from the restaurant's website)[/caption]Girona-based restaurant El Celler de Can Roca has maintained the #2 position already achieved last year in the ranking of best restaurants in the world, according to the website The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. With this distinction, the Catalan family-run restaurant, that also has three Michelin stars, remains on the elite of world's gastronomy. El Celler de Can Roca has been ranked right after restaurant Noma, from Denmark, which has remained on top of the list for third consecutive year.
Last year we were fortunate enough to taste their exquisite creations. Here there is a sample of what we were offered :-)
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China, invited country to the 30th Comic Convention of Barcelona
From http://comic-30.ficomic.com/NOTICIES/detall.cfm/ID/3906/T/xina-es-pais-convidat-30-salo-comic-.html (in Spanish)
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People's Republic of China is the invited country to the 30th Comic Convention of Barcelona. China's creations will be shown in a 200 square meter stand that will display the history of comics in this Asian country and will also display the work of its most remarkable creators through images, books, magazines, e-books and videos. The Convention will host members of Chinese government, representatives of comic-related companies and Chinese artists, who will take part in several public activities.
The participation of China as invited country of the 30th Comic Convention of Barcelona is the result of an agreement between the Department of Culture, Radio and Television of the Tianjin government and FICOMIC, the Federation of Comic's Professional Institutions, the organizer of the convention. This agreement was also actively promoted by the Chinese embassy in Spain.
Chinese comics have developed mostly in the last 30 years with the help of the Chinese Ministry of Culture, who has backed both artists and editors with the organization of different kinds of events, including international promotional activities. Chinese comics draw their influence from the traditional arts of the country and from the local culture, but each of its authors has been able to give his/her creations a unique personality. Many Chinese comic authors have become celebrities in China and it is not rare that some comics can sell over 2 million copies.
Barcelona's 30th Comic Convention will host four Chinese comic authors: Chen Weidong (陈维东), script writer and founder of Tianjin Creator World Comic Co., Ltd.; Benjamin Zhang Bin (本杰明), a renowned illustrator that has worked for Marvel, among many others; Lotulist, a young Chinese draftswoman that has specialized in traditional Chinese icons, such as dragons; and Andy Chen, journalist and founder of K-ID Studio, specialized in the creation of comics and illustrations.
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[/caption]People's Republic of China is the invited country to the 30th Comic Convention of Barcelona. China's creations will be shown in a 200 square meter stand that will display the history of comics in this Asian country and will also display the work of its most remarkable creators through images, books, magazines, e-books and videos. The Convention will host members of Chinese government, representatives of comic-related companies and Chinese artists, who will take part in several public activities.
The participation of China as invited country of the 30th Comic Convention of Barcelona is the result of an agreement between the Department of Culture, Radio and Television of the Tianjin government and FICOMIC, the Federation of Comic's Professional Institutions, the organizer of the convention. This agreement was also actively promoted by the Chinese embassy in Spain.
Chinese comics have developed mostly in the last 30 years with the help of the Chinese Ministry of Culture, who has backed both artists and editors with the organization of different kinds of events, including international promotional activities. Chinese comics draw their influence from the traditional arts of the country and from the local culture, but each of its authors has been able to give his/her creations a unique personality. Many Chinese comic authors have become celebrities in China and it is not rare that some comics can sell over 2 million copies.
Barcelona's 30th Comic Convention will host four Chinese comic authors: Chen Weidong (陈维东), script writer and founder of Tianjin Creator World Comic Co., Ltd.; Benjamin Zhang Bin (本杰明), a renowned illustrator that has worked for Marvel, among many others; Lotulist, a young Chinese draftswoman that has specialized in traditional Chinese icons, such as dragons; and Andy Chen, journalist and founder of K-ID Studio, specialized in the creation of comics and illustrations.
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[/caption]Sunday, April 29, 2012
Barcelona's Asian Choir
From http://www.casaasia.cat/media/asset_publics/resources/000/025/030/original/coralasia.pdf
Casa Àsia and the the Barcelona City Council are promoting the creation of the Barcelona's Asian Choir, a choir devoted to sing Asian music only and formed by people of different cultures. The ages of the members of the choir shall be between 18 and 45 years old and they are currently being recruited after the audition made in Barcelona last April 23rd, 2012. Rehearsal sessions will take place every Monday from 8:00 pm to 9;30 pm at the headquarters of Casa Àsia in Barcelona. Barcelona's Asian Choir will be conducted by Carles Josep Comalada, present conductor of the female choir Actea, that also sings Chinese songs. People interested in this project may get more information by sending email at gpatinlaloy@casaasia.es.
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Casa Àsia and the the Barcelona City Council are promoting the creation of the Barcelona's Asian Choir, a choir devoted to sing Asian music only and formed by people of different cultures. The ages of the members of the choir shall be between 18 and 45 years old and they are currently being recruited after the audition made in Barcelona last April 23rd, 2012. Rehearsal sessions will take place every Monday from 8:00 pm to 9;30 pm at the headquarters of Casa Àsia in Barcelona. Barcelona's Asian Choir will be conducted by Carles Josep Comalada, present conductor of the female choir Actea, that also sings Chinese songs. People interested in this project may get more information by sending email at gpatinlaloy@casaasia.es.
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[/caption]Saturday, April 28, 2012
Workshop on the internationalization of Catalan companies in China
From http://www.eic.cat/wps/PA_Jornades/fitxa.jsp?codi=1084877 (in Catalan)
The College of Industrial Engineers of Catalonia is organizing a free workshop on the Internationalization of Catalan companies in China that will be held on May 2nd, 2012 in their headquarters at Via Laietana 39, 5th floor, in Barcelona, at 6:30 pm.
The purpose of workshop is to share the expertise of the speakers on how to start a process of internationalization of Catalan companies in the Chinese market. The event will be introduced and presented by Mr. Jordi Guix, president of the Commission of Industrial Policy and Technological Innovation and coordinator of the China Working Group, and the discussion will be conducted by Mr. Albert Ferrari, industrial director at Sedal, S.L.. Invited speakers will be Sergi Cadevall, from Graells & Llonch, that provides services for industrial establishment of small and medium-sized companies in the Shanghai area; Joan Maurel, from Asecorp China; Carles Brugada, de l'empresa Brugada & Partners and Àlex Rubies, Head of Asia-Pacific markets of the Centre of Business Internationalization, ACC1Ó.
For further information, call +34 933 192 304 (from 9 to 14 h and from 16 to 18 h).
Downloadables:
- Registration form for members
- Registration form for non-members
The College of Industrial Engineers of Catalonia is organizing a free workshop on the Internationalization of Catalan companies in China that will be held on May 2nd, 2012 in their headquarters at Via Laietana 39, 5th floor, in Barcelona, at 6:30 pm.
The purpose of workshop is to share the expertise of the speakers on how to start a process of internationalization of Catalan companies in the Chinese market. The event will be introduced and presented by Mr. Jordi Guix, president of the Commission of Industrial Policy and Technological Innovation and coordinator of the China Working Group, and the discussion will be conducted by Mr. Albert Ferrari, industrial director at Sedal, S.L.. Invited speakers will be Sergi Cadevall, from Graells & Llonch, that provides services for industrial establishment of small and medium-sized companies in the Shanghai area; Joan Maurel, from Asecorp China; Carles Brugada, de l'empresa Brugada & Partners and Àlex Rubies, Head of Asia-Pacific markets of the Centre of Business Internationalization, ACC1Ó.
For further information, call +34 933 192 304 (from 9 to 14 h and from 16 to 18 h).
Downloadables:
- Registration form for members
- Registration form for non-members
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Catalan olive oil Dauro among the awarded companies in Beijing's trade fair
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4576772,00.html (in Spanish)
Spanish olive oil producers have taken home 8 out of the 16 awards of the International Olive Competition 2012, an event that was held in Beijing, China, on April 1st, 2012. The Family Reserve of Oro Bailén, produced by Andalusian company Galgon 99 has obtained the Gold Medal at the Intense Oil. Silver awards have been obtained by two other Andalusian companies, Potosí 10 and Almazaras de la Subbética, whereas Agroexplotaciones Tocuman and Castillo de Canena have received the bronze awards. Apart from these distinctions, Aceites Almenara (from Cuenca province) and Dauro-Aubocassa (from Torroella de Fluvià in Girona province, in Catalonia) have also obtained an special recognition by the jury.
Spanish virgin olive oil is the leader in the Chinese market, with a share in revenues of 58% and of 60% in volume. In 2011, total sales reached 55.7 million € and its consumption by Chinese citizens increased by 104% as compared to 2010's consumption level.
Spanish olive oil producers have taken home 8 out of the 16 awards of the International Olive Competition 2012, an event that was held in Beijing, China, on April 1st, 2012. The Family Reserve of Oro Bailén, produced by Andalusian company Galgon 99 has obtained the Gold Medal at the Intense Oil. Silver awards have been obtained by two other Andalusian companies, Potosí 10 and Almazaras de la Subbética, whereas Agroexplotaciones Tocuman and Castillo de Canena have received the bronze awards. Apart from these distinctions, Aceites Almenara (from Cuenca province) and Dauro-Aubocassa (from Torroella de Fluvià in Girona province, in Catalonia) have also obtained an special recognition by the jury.
Spanish virgin olive oil is the leader in the Chinese market, with a share in revenues of 58% and of 60% in volume. In 2011, total sales reached 55.7 million € and its consumption by Chinese citizens increased by 104% as compared to 2010's consumption level.
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