Next Monday 18th of August will be a National Holliday to remember San Martín’s death, therefore the office will be closed.
José de San Martín (25 February 1778 – 17 August 1850), was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America’s successful struggle for independence from Spain.
In 1812, he set sail for Buenos Aires from England, and offered his services to the United Provinces of South America (present-day Argentina).
After the Battle of San Lorenzo in 1813, and some time in command of the Army of the North during 1814, he started his plan to attack Lima. This involved first creating an army in Cuyo, liberating Chile, and then attacking Lima by sea.
In 1817, he crossed the Andes from Mendoza to Chile, and prevailed over the Spanish forces after the Battle of Chacabuco and Battle of Maipú (1818), liberating Chile. San Martín seized partial control of the viceroyalty’s capital (Lima) on July 12, 1821 and was appointed Protector of Perú. Post closed-door meeting with fellow libertador Simón Bolívar at Guayaquil, Ecuador on 22 July 1822, Bolívar took over the task of fully liberating Peru and declared its independence. San Martín unexpectedly left Perú and resigned the command of his army, excluding himself from politics and the military, and moving to France in 1824.
Together with Simón Bolívar, San Martín is regarded as one of the Liberators of Spanish South America. He is the national hero of Argentina. The Order of the Liberator General San Martin (Spanish: Orden del Libertador General San Martín) in his honour is the highest decoration in Argentina.
The Pride Parade LGBT from 2008 ES EL 1º DE NOVIEMBRE
The march Pride LGBT 2008 EN 1 November
Wednesday July 2 the CHA had the first meeting of the Organizing Committee of the LGBT Pride march 2008.
It was agreed that the date of the march will be on Saturday, November 1st and the week from 27 to October 31 will be the week of Pride, which is open to all organizations to submit cultural activities, reflection, discussion and other spaces. In this week your organization can present their activities.
As part of the Organizing Committee of the march, Marcelo is responsible to receive proposals from organizations of the activities to be performed.
The time limit for receiving the list of proposed activities, which will then be disseminated material triptych, is until July 31.
The activities can be send to the e-mail: marcelomarquetz@yahoo.com
Opera Pampa
This show, developed on an open air stage of 3300 square meters, represents the gaucho-like adventure and its traditions, from the arrival of the horse to America up to the birth of the Argentine Republic. 50 dancers and riders take place in this event. With a great unfolding scenography and time wardrobe.
Where: La Rural
When: May 4th through December 30th
Thu., Fri., and Sat., 8.30 pm
Av. Santa Fé and Av . Sarmiento
http://www.turismo.buenosaires.gov.ar/home/
Encounter a tribute to Walter Tiers, a great critic and musical journalist, founder of the Festival Mar del Jazz, the first realized in Argentina.
In double concert:
RUBEN FERRERO & Friends
The pianist and composer presents himself with a group of creative musicians and they will play jazz, poetry and improvisation, bossa nova, folklore, etc.
Pedro Menendez, flute sax soprano
Sergio Paolucci, sax alto
Alcides Larossa, guitar of eight cords
Leandro Fournier, piano, percussion
Trio QUASIMODO tango contemporary
Recently arrived from their successful tour in Europe, showing their first disco.
Daniel Ruggiero, bandoneón
Ezequiel Mantega, piano
Nicolás Rainone, contrabass
Thursday 17 th of July - 21 hrs.
Entrance $20 -
Where: Theater De La Fabula
Aguero 444 - ABASTO -
Reservations: 4925-2577 and/or 4862-6439
From 16th of June until the 13th of July presents the Abasto in Buenos Aires the most complete traveling exhibition about Leonardo Da Vinci ever created.
Monday till Sunday from 10:00 a 22:00 hours.
Price $ 33,-
Place: ABASTO DE BUENOS AIRES
Address: Av. Corrientes 3247
www.davincithegenius.com
The most renowned Argentine ballet dancer says goodbye to his public with an intense show in the “Obelisco”
When: December 22th
Where: Av. 9 de julio y av. Corrientes
The artist Jorge Pastorino created a marvellous set of lights to emphasize the odd and iconic shape of the La Boca’s bridge. On December the 25th, from the dusk, there will be a concert and fireworks.
Jorge Pastorino considers the light as a way of expresión. This time, supported by Fundación Proa, he presents his work on the Nicolás Avellaneda, icon of the La Boca’s neighbourhood and Historical National Monument.
When: December 20th through 25th
From Thur. to Mon. from 9pm to 11.30pm
Web www.proa.org
The festival will have the presence of the most talented film production companies, distributors and cinemas for adults as well as national and international directors and actors.
When: November 15th through 18th
Where: Costa Salguero
Address: Avenida Rafael Obligado y Jerónimo Salguero
With the motto “dancing tango without linking the roles to the gender of the dancers”, the first festival aimed at everyone who fosters the respecto for the diversity will take place. There will be tango lessons, milongas, shows and conferences.
November 26th through December 1st
Festival of tango, dance and theatre, with shows, workshops, videodance, discussion and milongas.
December 10th through 16th
