Why Spain???

[Dandelion]

Where is CV when we need him?

He hoping Spain will win next year, in the Netherlands. A land which he deems rebellous and rightfully Spanish to this date, alongside Belgium.

[Morena]

Because exoticism is considered good. Many Spanish musical styles are not "arabic" at all, but nowadays, being western is bad so people try to distance themselves from it, especially on liberal outlets. I have read from some Greeks in other forums that something similar is happening in Greece, with Orientalism and whatnot becoming more popular due to modern sensibilities.

[Dandelion]

In 2008, Spain trolled Eurovision and represented themselves with Hispanic American culture. That vibe was so Caribean like PR style.

Also true. Spain sees itself as the centre of civilisation of the Hispanidad and sees it as its duty to represent all Hispanic cultures. What better than a flashy kitch fest like Eurosong for this?

Cumbia music will come in its due day.

[Ruggery]

He hoping Spain will win next year, in the Netherlands. A land which he deems rebellous and rightfully Spanish to this date, alongside Belgium.

Right, indeed the Netherlands and Belgium have med phenotypes, thanks to the Spanish (sarcasm)

[Dandelion]

Right, indeed the Netherlands and Belgium have med phenotypes, thanks to the Spanish (sarcasm)

I have over 1% Southern European, and it happens to be Iberian. This makes CV very proud.

[Ruggery]

I have over 1% Southern European, and it happens to be Iberian. This makes CV very proud.

Probably this proud.
Do you also have French components?

[Dandelion]

Probably this proud.
Do you also have French components?

According to 23andme and some calculators I'm very Dutch-leaning and hardly French. Walloon user Tchekitchek, on the other hand, is very French-leaning, despite being as native a Liègeois as they come.

[Dandelion]

The more than 1% Iberian expresses itself that I never would even think about 'balconing'. It's a very irresponsible tourist trend at the Spanish costas. One Flemish tourist (age 29 no less) is in hospital with a critical brain trauma. Still I hope for a recovery for him and his family.

[21993]

They might have some Arabic vibe because Spain has been ruled by Arabs for a long time.

[Tenma de Pegasus]

Also true. Spain sees itself as the centre of civilisation of the Hispanidad and sees it as its duty to represent all Hispanic cultures. What better than a flashy kitch fest like Eurosong for this?

Cumbia music will come in its due day.

Spain and clearly Madrid is a real center of Hispanic and Latino World, its a reference and many times the first way of connection between Latino World and Europe, things like News, Video Games, Smartphones firts arrive in Madrid and then in Hispanic America. Even most international flights between Latin America and Europe goes to Madrid and Lisbon in second place.

Madrid is like the London of Latin America. Lisbon more like Dublin haha