How Second-Gen Chinese In Madrid Live The Spanish Way | The New Locals

In Madrid’s Usera district, a thriving Chinese community has transformed the neighbourhood into the city’s unofficial Chinatown. But the story here is no longer just about migration and hard work. A second generation is coming into its own; embracing flamenco, tapas and Spanish traditions while still holding on to Chinese heritage. From bustling businesses to hybrid identities, this episode explores how young Chinese Madrileños are no longer caught between two worlds, but confidently living in both. WATCH MORE The New Locals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTbWDGEYAX-_4z7D_1lpt72V 00:00 From China to flamenco: Karina’s journey 03:06 A Chinese chef in Spain 05:39 Growing up in a Chinese bazaar 06:20 Rise of Chinese businesses in Spain 07:21 Choosing a different path in Madrid 09:52 A community that has grown rapidly 11:20 Learning the business from his parents 13:01 Finding love across cultures 14:39 Living life the Spanish way 16:19 Different ways of belonging for the Chinese 16:44 Friendship beyond language 18:12 Love, art and identity 20:02 Teaching culture through flamenco ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: The New Locals brings us stories of the different ethnic communities who’ve made their home in foreign lands around the world - people who migrated and over time, become one of the locals. ================== #CNAInsider #TheNewLocalsCNA #Madrid #Spanish #Spain #Chinese #Flamenco For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider