Sizzling steaks, Malbec from Mendoza, cheese-laden pizza and pastries galore — Argentines are proud of their food, from the succulent to the sweet. Local culinary quirks stretch further than just drinking mate and devouring meat whenever possible though. Here certain foods are meant to be eaten only at certain times, and mealtimes will seem regimented […]
Argentine Folklore: A Taste of Country Life
Outside of Buenos Aires and in small pockets around the city, tango loses its supremacy on the dance scene in favor of Argentine folclore, folk music and dance from different regions around the country. Unlike tango’s nocturnal sensuality, Argentina’s upbeat folklore evokes loud music, afternoon cheer and families enjoying the sunshine. Argentina Folk: History and […]
Porteño Corner: Dustin Luke
Dustin Luke Youtube star Age: 32 Lives: Belgrano • You are an enduring Youtube star in Argentina, have sponsors, published a book and also a have a marketing agency and production company. Which of these activities do you enjoy most? Which of your activities is […]
Foto of the Week: Amateur ‘Workers” Graffiti
On Labor Day, or el Día del Trabajador, amateur graffiti in San Telmo depicts an image of workers on the wall of the ‘Union for Light and Strength.’ A quote by Juan Domingo Perón reads, ‘That every person produces, at least what they consume.’ Ironically, in celebration of Labor Day, the Workers’ Movement-affiliated group took […]
Foto of the Week: The Last of Debt ‘Vulture’ Graffiti
Soon-to-be-vintage political graffiti near the Argentine Congress depicts ‘vultures’ in reference to Argentina’s protracted foreign debt debacle. Argentina recently ended its decade and a half-long battle with foreigner creditors led by Paul E. Singer of NML. Former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner battled with the bond holders her whole presidency dubbing them ‘vultures’ and alienating […]
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