Customs and Traditions of Argentina
The family is the center of Argentine life with extended families still having prominence.
The heads of powerful families command widespread respect, but with this comes a responsibility to care for others in terms of security, jobs, etc and to maintain personal and family honour.
Honour is in all respects the be all and end all and it routinely affects day-to-day life at home, in the community and in business.
The heads of powerful families command widespread respect, but with this comes a responsibility to care for others in terms of security, jobs, etc and to maintain personal and family honour.
Honour is in all respects the be all and end all and it routinely affects day-to-day life at home, in the community and in business.
January
National Festival of Folklore
New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
March/April
Good Friday
Easter
Carnival
La Fiesta de la Vendimia
May
Labor Day (1st)
Anniversary of the First National Government (25th)
June
Day of the Flag (20th)
Day of Friendship
July
Independence Day (9th)
Livestock show
August
Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín (17th)
Snow Festival
October
Columbus Day (12th)
December
Christmas (25th)
National Festival of Folklore
New Year's Day (Jan. 1)
March/April
Good Friday
Easter
Carnival
La Fiesta de la Vendimia
May
Labor Day (1st)
Anniversary of the First National Government (25th)
June
Day of the Flag (20th)
Day of Friendship
July
Independence Day (9th)
Livestock show
August
Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín (17th)
Snow Festival
October
Columbus Day (12th)
December
Christmas (25th)
Dance and Music
Argentina has received worldwide fame for their native dance the tango. Immigrants from Africa and Europe brought the tango with them when they visited Argentina in the 1880's. The tango was originally a dance for the lowest classes in Argentina. Although the exact origin is still argued most believe that the tango was created by African slaves. By the early 20th century, the lower classes gained the right to vote and began to influence others. Thus, the tango became more popular and all classes of Argentine society engaged in it. When the tango hit Paris it was transformed into a dance which represented the high societies of Argentina.
Most of the popular music in Argentina has been influenced by the music which was created to accompany the tango. For example, singer Carlos Gardel who wrote lyrics for the tango became very popular and remains a legend even today. American pop music is one of the most popular forms of music in current Argentine culture
Most of the popular music in Argentina has been influenced by the music which was created to accompany the tango. For example, singer Carlos Gardel who wrote lyrics for the tango became very popular and remains a legend even today. American pop music is one of the most popular forms of music in current Argentine culture