This Wednesday May 25th, Argentina commemorates the day when a popular revolution liberated the territory from the Spanish Kingdom, back in 1810. That day, the people gathered in Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Cabildo (former Government seat) and asked for the removal of the Viceroy Cisneros. That night, Argentina formed the First Government Board and took its first steps as a free nation. 6 years after that came the Independence Declaration.
As usual in this date, the city is covered in sky blue and white colors and the celebrations are in the order of the day. A large festival with local musicians and artists will take place in the Plaza de Mayo since 3PM. The Avenida de Mayo, as close to our Hostel Colonial as the Plaza, is another classic historical place for celebrations.
Some typical customs of May 25th are: to carry some kind of badge with the colors of Argentina (usually a sky blue and white ribbon); to eat the most traditional dish of our cuisine, the locro, or some other classic options as the empanadas and the favorite dessert called pastelitos. You can find out what are these dishes about in many restaurants across the city (and especially in Downtown).
Finally, for sports fans, the Argentine Soccer/Football team will be playing again the Paraguayan team in the River Plate Stadium. This match is part of the celebrations and also training for the America’s Soccer/Football Cup which will take place in our country next July. Our city symbol, the Obelisco, is also celebrating its 75 years decorating the 9 de Julio Avenue (it was inaugurated on May 23rd, 1936).
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