Music, dance and food on the return of 'Buenos Aires Celebra', after two years

Gonzalo herman

09/19/2021 8:58 PM

• Clarín.com

• Society

Updated 09/19/2021 10:01 PM

This weekend, the first with the new protocols in the City,

"Buenos Aires Celebra"

returned

after almost two years of suspension

due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event that

brings together all the communities that live together in Buenos Aires

 had its reopening in Avenida de Mayo with a large number of attendees who went to enjoy the food, music and culture of different countries.

Pamela Malewicz, undersecretary of Human Rights and Cultural Pluralism of the Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, said that "returning after almost two years was an

enormous emotion because people once again enjoy all the diversity that the City has

. a pride. It gives us the possibility of reuniting with more than 50 communities that reside in the City. With great respect and care and appreciation. "

The organization assures that they intend to return to the pre-pandemic format, when the City celebrated

each community separately

.

At the event there were representatives of 50 communities that live together in the City.

Photo Rolando Andrade Stracuzzi

"We are coming back little by little, but since today was the initial debut of returning to Avenida de Mayo, we wanted to test it this way and it is working wonderfully. And we are studying reinstalling the original format of the event."

The event spanned six blocks long, from Bolivar to Tacuarí and took place between twelve noon to six in the afternoon.

Along Avenida de Mayo they put two modules, three blocks long each, separated by fences, with capacity for 4 thousand people each, inside which the different communities set up stands with their products and food.

Buenos Aires Celebra had the participation of live bands on Avenida de Mayo.

Photo Rolando Andrade Stracuzzi

In addition, the organization set up two different stages, one on Bolivar and the other in Tacuarí, where different musical and dance groups expressed their culture in front of the large public.

Mario Koutsovitis, from the Hellenic community of Buenos Aires, said that "with immense joy and emotion, the

Ballet of the Hellenic Collectivity of Buenos Aires

had the honor of being present at the opening of the Festival of Collectivities. The passion remains intact as well as the pleasure of dancing representing our roots. It was very moving for the group and the public as well, since it has been more than a year and a half that we could not share our art ".

Traditional clothing, dance and food around "Buenos Aires Celebra".

Photo Rolando Andrade Stracuzzi

And he added: "With the hope of continuing in this return of culture in the City of Buenos Aires. We thank you all for the warm and affectionate welcome."

The main draw, as always, was the food.

The most visited stores were those in Colombia, Korea, China, Mexico and Armenia.

There, hundreds of people stood in long queues to taste the delicacies of the traditional dishes.

The most visited stores were those in Colombia, Korea, China, Mexico and Armenia.

Photo Rolando Andrade Stracuzzi

As for the price, in general, a plate, plus a drink, could be between

700 and 1,000 pesos

, depending on the stand.

Also very popular were the clothing stalls from Senegal and the beverage stall from Germany.

"It was necessary to enjoy an event like this again after two years of pandemic. The truth is that we are having a great time, and we hope they will have more parties like these in the future.

People want to regain their joy,

" said Graciela , who walked with her friends along Avenida de Mayo looking for the best ethnic dish.

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