I'm choking on grapes, friends.
The mayor is a $% & / "
and the president of the community as well.
They have spent all the money on the $% & # Christmas lights.
I want fireworks! Fireworks!
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Hello everyone! Welcome to a new adventure!
I am Oscar Alejandro.
And yes, as you are seeing, I am here in Madrid, Spain.
And let's go together to discover how the Spaniards receive the year 2020.
And well, this adventure we are living it practically live,
because I am here leaving the Chueca metro station, here in Madrid downtown.
And I haven't seen how many people are around the city.
Oh! F&%k!
Things that happen when you record.
Nothing happens!
This is the symbol of the Chueca station of the Madrid subway.
And well, together we will discover how the Spaniards receive the year 2020.
I don't know yet how the environment is around the city center.
What is true is that I can tell you that we are walking towards "La Puerta del Sol". La Puerta del Sol is the most important central square of the Spanish capital,
and there, traditionally, this country receives the 12 bells.
In this opportunity of the year 2020.
I am going to tell you at this time how we prepare within a few hours of receiving the new year.
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After a few minutes walking from Chueca, we have reached the great road.
Friends, for those who do not know Madrid,
this avenue is one of the main ones here in the downtown.
As you are realizing, behind my back we have a big tail...
Well, they told me here, on the YouTube channel, never say "tail",
So we say in Venezuela.
Because in other countries they misunderstand this.
There is a large line of people who are making or passing the security filter,
because all those people who are forming there go to The Puerta del Sol.
I estimate that there are approximately 100 or 200 people.
I think... I hope the line goes by quickly.
And we are going to do it anyway because that is the challenge of this video.
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Well, for those who know Madrid...
That is the popular Almudena cathedral,
that is the Royal Palace of Madrid.
And friends, the line to enter The Puerta del Sol does not end.
In fact, we can't see the end of the line.
And the big question we ask ourselves at this time...
Is that if all these people can enter the celebration of The Puerta del Sol?
And we are included, because we hope to see what the 12 bells are like,
there, in the epicenter of this great city.
What is true is that this video still continues,
and we will make our line
to see at what point of The Puerta del Sol we receive the year 2020,
and if we receive it there.
2 hours later...
Let them line up!
Since what time are you lining here?
Since 5:00 p.m.
You arrived at 5:00 p.m., and it's exactly 10:00 p.m.
Madam, do you have hope of being able to enter The Puerta del Sol?
Of course!
-Where are you from? -From Argelia.
I am from Morocco, and she from Argelia.
Regards!
Friends, what you see in the background is The Puerta del Sol clock.
We are exactly one block away.
And a few meters where the security point is located.
Well, as you can see, there are people who are fussing.
Many say there are people who are entering without making the line...
And quite rightly, you have just realized that the line reaches the Royal Palace.
Let's see what happens, it's exactly 10:30 p.m.,
there is an hour and a half left until 2020.
What will happen?
Can we see the 12 bells?
We will continue here to see what happens.
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And I am not alone receiving the year 2020 but I want to introduce you to my friends.
Greets, Anderson...
Hi everyone!
-Where are you from Anderson? -From Venezuela.
-What part of Venezuela? -Barinas.
Here are more friends from the group that accompanies me...
Here is Jorge.
Hi! From Valencia.
-From Valencia... Venezuela or Spain? -Venezuela.
From Venezuela.
More friends, let's see...
Nini...
-Tell me where you are from Nini. -From Guacara...
From Guacara, Carabobo state?
Hi! I am Belkis.
-Belkis, where are you from? -From Barinas, from Venezuela.
-Hello, what's your name? -Carlos.
-Where are you from, Carlos? -From Guacara, Venezuela.
Guacara... WTF?
Yeah! Guacara, you know... Valencia. It's very nice!
We have prepared with a sangria.
Cheers!
The Lord wants to ask you a question.
Can I ask you a question?
-To me? -Yes.
But I am the least indicated.
The less attractive, you will give a bad image of my body.
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As you could see, right now there are strict police security measures,
but I think we're doing well, it's 10:20 p.m.,
and apparently, we will receive the year in front of The Puerta del Sol, right?
We consider ourselves lucky
because I want you to see how many people continue to access little by little,
and pass the strict security measures of the police.
So there are still many people there, and they may not be able to enter.
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What is happening is that they are not letting in any type of bottle, can, or anything.
So, what my friends and I have done is that we have emptied the sangria bottle
in the glasses, because...
Look, Anderson... You're full, right?
The glass is full... I mean, drink! Drink!
But we want to thank the attitude of the police that has been very collaborative.
I mean, they allow liquor access, but not glass bottles.
Or plastic.
For those children who are watching this video... Do not drink alcohol!
Thank you!
Second security point... Friends, have checked us twice.
But it's okay!
Everything that contributes to the safety of this event...
I support it!
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I can not believe it!
And after a long line... Look where we are!
We are in The Puerta del Sol square itself.
Make some noise!
I think I'm making a fool of myself!
But nothing happens, I think the emotion overflows.
Friends, believe me, I can tell you that it is exactly 10:30 p.m.
And I have been watching Spanish television since I was a child,
and I've always seen how the new year is received in Madrid.
And we have achieved it!
We will receive the year here, in the best place in Spain.
There is an hour and a half left until 2020.
Everything that happens from here at 12:00 p.m. I will be telling you.
But I can guarantee that we will live unforgettable emotions.
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Something I want to highlight is that inside The Puerta del Sol,
you are realizing this long line of people...
Why do you think these people are making this long line?
Well, it's simply, it's not to buy anything specific,
but to enter the bathrooms.
That, by the way, at least there are private places to do it.
But, for example, the other curious fact is that there are people who have not endured,
and they don't line up, and they are on the outside,
doing their own thing, they are peeing....
It's fine, because believe me, it is impossible to endure.
I want you to comment here at the bottom... Please!
If you are the team that would make the line,
even if it's like 200 or 300 people in line to go to the bathroom.
Or if you are one of those who would not wait,
and you would place yourself in a small space to urinate.
Please! I want to know it here!
Gloria!
Officially 11 bells!
Which means that exactly one hour remains until 2020 arrives.
Nini, tell me, what do you think? Are you holding cold? Are you hot?
No, it is bearable.
Now, do you recommend people who are watching you
that come to receive the year here at The Puerta del Sol?
Yes, at least once in their lives.
-At least once in their lives. -Once in life.
My friends, I love them, because they are very prepared.
Look, 12 grapes.
I love it!
Let's see, who is next to put the grapes?
Jorge is putting the 12 grapes here in his pocket.
Here are the 12 grapes.
It's exciting! I can't deny it!
15 minutes later...
According to my watch there is a minute left.
One minute to receive the year!
They are there!
The first grape!
Grapes, eat them.
-What are the grapes? -This ones!
-Eat the grapes. -Not yet!
Of course!
Grapes! Grapes!
I'm choking on grapes, friends.
Eight...
Nine...
Eleven...
Happy 2020!
Happy year friends!
Happy New Year!
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I want to tell you the experience.
They are needed... First, as fireworks...
I don't see fireworks over the sky in Madrid.
There is no budget!
Will there be no money for fireworks?
I also don't listen to music.
It is not to contaminate!
I mean, I feel extremely happy for the arrival of 2020.
But it is needed as a seasoning, as a show, as fireworks, as papers.
-Madam, what do you think? -It lacks a lot.
Everything is missing!
-Where do you come from, friend? -Mexico.
-What part of Mexico? -From Monterrey.
And what do you think? First of all, happy year to you.
Happy New Year.
This is very frozen... It's not what I expected!
-What was what you expected? -All the emotion is missing.
-It lacks some emotion, right? -Yes.
Friends of Mexico, what do you think of receiving a year here at The Puerta del Sol?
The best of the best!
Happy 2020 year to all!
I want to know the impressions of the locals here at The Puerta del Sol.
And I meet friends who are very elegant.
We party later.
-Where do you go to party later? -We're going to Baila Cariño Club.
I will also go to the Baila Cariño Club.
Is it the first time you receive the year here at The Puerta del Sol?
It's the second or third time...
One question, aren't they missing as fireworks?
Yes, we were talking about it.
We stare at the sky and ask ourselves: "Where are the fireworks?".
But are there never any fireworks?
Yes.
In the other years, yes, but as in this year there are these lights on top of the facade of...
The mayor is $% & / #
and the president of the other community as well...
They have spent all the money on the /&%$ Christmas lights.
I want fireworks! Fireworks!
But hey, we are having a good time, and happy 2020 for all.
Happy New Year!
Friends, those are the impressions of everyone who are here at The Puerta del Sol.
Details were missing, but it doesn't matter.
The wish is for all of us to have an incredible year 2020.
And remember that everything you wish can come true,
as long as you take the first step.
I am Oscar Alejandro from The Puerta del Sol, here in Madrid.
And there are many videos left to do here in Spain
It will be until the next video!
And happy year 2020.
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