This weekend, May 22/23, is the beginning of a huge 4-day holiday celebrating the bicentenary of Argentina's Revolution of 25 May, 1810 that resulted in the breaking of colonial ties with Spain, paving the road to independence on July 9, 1816. The 'widest road in the world', av 9 de julio (obelisk at the end), has been cordoned off and is teaming with people and parades, live music and exhibits showing the different provinces of Argentina.
Sunday 23 May 2010
Bicentenary Celebrations
This weekend, May 22/23, is the beginning of a huge 4-day holiday celebrating the bicentenary of Argentina's Revolution of 25 May, 1810 that resulted in the breaking of colonial ties with Spain, paving the road to independence on July 9, 1816. The 'widest road in the world', av 9 de julio (obelisk at the end), has been cordoned off and is teaming with people and parades, live music and exhibits showing the different provinces of Argentina.
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