Press Release
REGENT STREET: A TASTE OF SPAIN 2008 – A NEW WORLD RECORD?
1 May 2008
Spanish dancers from all over the UK are being invited to Regent Street, London W1 to take part in the Guinness™ World Record-Breaking attempt for the largest Sevillanas dance on Sunday 25 May 2008. The record attempt is open to all dancers who log on to the A Taste of Spain 2008 website for the registration details.
On 25 May there will be dancing in the street with Regent Street closed to traffic from 12 pm – 4 pm. Shoppers and dancers will be entertained by three bands from Andalucia who will provide music for the dance lessons leading up to the record breaking attempt. Regent Street stores will also be included in this free event, bringing ‘interactive’ dance demonstrations, food and drink samplings and various giveaways throughout the day.
The Regent Street food quarters, Heddon Street and Swallow Street, will be serving Spanish delicacies, wine and more to their alfresco diners throughout the two week event. And on the main day a live screening will be shown in Heddon Street with further live music from Andalucia beginning at 4 pm to entertain those who wish to continue dancing into the night.
After the main event A Taste of Spain 2008 will last a further two weeks in Regent Street running from Sunday 25 May – Sunday 8 June with various themed events taking place in the stores and restaurants. A fantastic programme of live performances are also planned for Heddon Street and Swallow Street. Further information about various activities and promotions taking place in and around Regent Street is available from the Regent Street Online website where you can also register to receive a regular newsletter.
A Taste of Spain is also supported by the Regent Street Association, Spanish Tourist Office.
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