Hello everybody – or, as they would say in my country ‘Buenos dias’ or ‘Hola’. 
My name is Maria Dolores and I’m very happy to be given the chance to talk about Spain. 
Spanish people greet each other by shaking hands or exchanging two kisses, one on each cheek. 
As you might all know, Spanish food is delicious and spicy – and I guess the most famous dish is ‘paella’ – made with rice, chicken, seafood and lots of vegetables.
We also love to eat tasty bite-sized snacks which are called ‘tapas’. 
Spain is also famous for its wine which we drink with our food. Entertainment? 
Umm… Let’s see… Of course we often go out to cafes or restaurants to meet our friends. 
And we enjoy sports; two of our favourites are golf - there are about 200 courses around the country - and of course football which has thousands of fans! 
Music is very important to the Spanish and is a vital part of daily life. 
More than 200 festivals are celebrated all over Spain every year. 
We enjoy many forms of music and dance but the one most often associated with my country is flamenco. 
Flamenco artists are famous all over the world. Before I finish, I mustn’t forget to mention the museums and art galleries where you can admire works by famous Spanish artists like Goya, 
Picasso and Dali.