Foodies in Beijing are being offered a Spanish gourmet festival that runs through November 11. The month-long feast is at the Minzu Hotel in downtown Beijing, with classic foods served up from the European country's Castile and Leon.

Castile and Leon is an autonomous region in Northwest Spain, widely known for its mouth-watering roast suckling pig. Other signature delicacies include Spanish ham and seafood paella.

Spanish ham /China Daily Photo

The festival has invited two local chefs, Jose Manuel Ten and Antonio Abad Cilla, to ensure authentic Spanish flavors.

Opened on October 15, the event features a different theme for each week. The focus of this week is the Alcázar of Segovia, a medieval castle in Castile and Leon, which is said to be the inspiration of The Queen's Castle in Disney'sSnow White. Every Friday evening, visitors also will get to watch flamenco dancing, the famous Spanish performing art based on various folkloric music traditions originating in Southern Spain.

Ice cream served at the opening of the festival on Oct.15, 2018. /China Daily Photo‍

The annual feast is co-organized by the Minzu Hotel, the Spanish embassy in Beijing and the China Office of Tour Spain, affiliated with the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

Ham and shrimp /China Daily Photo

(CHINA DAILY)