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Argentina History & Culture Package

25 de Mayo and 9 de Julio

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An Expanish Spanish course in Buenos Aires is about more than just the language; it is an immersion into a set of traditions where you can learn as much from the cultural experiences as from the classroom. With this in mind we have put together a special Argentina History & Culture Package that can be used to celebrate two of the most important days in Argentina’s national history and path to independence: 25 de Mayo and 9 de Julio.

The Argentina History & Culture Package that Expanish offers to celebrate these historic dates is a true crash-course in Argentinean culture, with educational activities related not only to the national holidays but also to wider aspects of national identity. The Argentina History & Culture Package can be taken on the week of May 25th and/or the week of July 6th, and it includes all of the following:

  • 20 hours of Spanish Group Classes
  • One week of Homestay accommodation with an Argentinean family
  • Traditional Lunch at the school during the week (locro 1 and postre vigilante 2)
  • Special City Tour on the National Holiday, taking in relevant historic sites
  • Guided visit to a traditional Sunday Fair
  • A Mate 3 tasting ceremony with tips on cultural significance and customs
  • Dinner at a local Parilla 4
  • Guided visit to an authentic Buenos Aires Milonga 5

All for the economical price of US425.00 (US410.00 with the early bird discount)

To find out more about these historically important holidays, read below!

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The Día de La Revolución de Mayo (May Revolution Day) on the 25th of May celebrates the formation of the first independent government in Buenos Aires in 1810. This rejection of the authority of colonial Spain, as represented by the deposed royal Viceroy, was a crucial step towards a free and united Argentina. A popular gathering in the plaza now known as the Plaza de Mayo pressured the radical regime change, and was the culmination of a revolutionary process that had been developing for some time. The day is now marked with a national holiday that celebrates the fight for freedom.

Now know as the Día de la Independencia (Independence Day), on July 9th of 1816 the Congress of Tucúman officially declared the independence of Argentina (or the United Provinces of the River Plate, as it was then known), and so finally severed all political ties with Spain. Another highly significant date in Argentinean history, the 9th of July was the final day of voting in which the Congress decided, after a lengthy debate, to break away from Imperial control and complete the move towards absolute self-rule. The national holiday to mark this event is regarded by many as the birthdate of Argentina.

We look forward to seeing you here in Buenos Aires, and to sharing a part of Argentina’s rich culture and history with you.

1 - A traditional “gaucho” stew made with corn and meat
2 - An type of A popular Argentine Dessert
3 - A herbal drink similar to a strong, bitter tea
4 - A meat grill/barbecue
5 - A typical place where tango is danced
 
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