Buenos Aires celebrates Russia II

  

About three thousand of people have enjoyed a day with music, dance shows and traditional dishes at a tribute to the Russian community in Argentina, carried out on the Avenida de Mayo.

It was the second edition of "Buenos Aires celebrates Russia", which took place in front of the headquarters of the City Government, entity that organized the event. The party started at 14 and ended just after 18.

Enthusiasts were encouraged to dance on the asphalt, at the rhythm of the music. There were dance groups in traditional costumes, choruses and art exhibitions, performed by members of the Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots. However, what attracted more the public attention were the five stands in which people enjoyed varenikes and other delights of Russian cuisine.

The City Government has organized every Sunday celebrations for immigrant communities in Buenos Aires. Last week was the turn of the Italians, celebration that gathered 20,000 people on the Avenida de Mayo.

Croats, Poles, Bolivians, Peruvians and Chileans, among others had celebrated their day before. Next week, it will be the turn of the Lebanese community and the great end of the season will be with the Spanish community, which has its home on the Avenida de Mayo.

"These festivals are organized in the framework of the "Buenos Aires celebrates program" that sponsor  the knowledge and cultural exchange between locals and the diverse communities established not only in the City, but also in the country” Said Claudio Avruj , Director of Institutional Relations of the government of the City.

Buenos Aires celebrates Poland.

This festival was organized by the Union of Poles in Argentina and the Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Poland was presented in the traditional Avenida de Mayo. It was represented by generations of Polish immigrants who chose Argentina as adoptive country. There were delegations and stands of communities of Misiones, Cordoba, Rosario, Polish Scouts of Nasz Balet, ACAP, Library Domeyko, PMS, Ognisko Polskie, MPH Quilmes, Pom and Martin Coronado, Polish companies and / or descendants of Poles as "FM Perfumes", "Krol", "Amanda" and others. It was an extraordinary event that took place in the historical heart of Buenos Aires city. The traditional street was dressed in white and red, colorful costumes, ribbons and flowers.

The air exploded with joyous music, nostalgic songs and a distinctive aroma reminiscent of grandma's house on weekends when the whole family gathered around the table to taste the traditional "pierogi", "Bigos", "golabki" ... On the street, agile steps danced "polkas", "oberek", "Kujawiak" "Krakowiak", "Polonez", and handed out everywhere smiles and joy to hundreds and hundreds of bystanders, who between surprised and excited toured the various stands. Poland Football Club shared spaces with "KPH" of POM and the "Argentinian Polish Cultural Association (ACAP) .Brochures were distributed, along with club shirts and stickers.  Videos of tours in Poland along with tournaments that were held in Argentina were projected.

Various Polish folk groups (Nasz Balet, Krakus and others), who came from across the country, played nonstop from 11 until 15 Hs.  Two scenarios were provided by the government of the City and located at the ends of the two blocks that were occupied.

This event served to begin the consolidation and the true union and integration of all Poles in Argentina: associations, organizations, companies and individuals, even those people that could not attend for reasons of distance, were present through letters, e-mail or telegrams.

More Information about Polonia Fútbol Club or about the argentine polish community here.