Argentina: Greetings, Celebrations And Socializing
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Liceo Cultural Británico Ética y Deontología Docente
2006
Greetings, Celebrations and Socializing
by Elizabeth Casem and Maria Perez A.
From Ushuaia to La Quiaca
Many things may appear to be different...
... but in fact they are shared.
Socializing Mate is one of the most popular ways of socializing. Some people gather round and share a Friendly moment passing the infusion from one person to another. Foreigners pull funny faces at The odd looking container, but after a few tastes, the oddity fades away and they mingle with the round and are welcomed as a part of it.
Socializing Another socializing tool is technology. Whether they are computers or cellular phones, it aids to real-time communication joining different ends of the Globe with a single pressing of a key.
Holidays & Celebrations
Most celebrations are related to the country’s own history. May 25th: The Argentine Republic is born.
June 20th: Flag Day in honor of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the flag.
July 9th: Argentinean Independence Day.
August 17: Anniversary of San Martin’s death.
Holidays & Celebrations
Other celebrations are related to the people’s traditions and costumes.
One of the largest celebrations throughout Argentina is "Carnival". Each region has its own way to celebrate it. Some people dress up and dance the zamba and the carnavalito. Other people sing songs called chamamé, accompanied by accordions or harps. Children play water-balloon war.
Holidays & Celebrations A high percentage of Argentineans belong to the Christian faith, and as stated in the Constitution, our county follows Christian celebrations as holidays.
Christmas
Easter New Year
Greetings A kiss on the cheek. In some places one way to greet people you have just met or friends from childhood is by kissing one or both cheeks, while unfamiliar people are only greeted verbally.
Greetings Hand-shakes are usually meant for formal situations where closer contact may be inappropriate. Men are more likely to shake hands than women, however in business situations it is considered the standard greeting for both sexes. Yet, only women may be greeted more closely.
Sources: • Patagonia Online http://www.patagonline.com/esp/guiaarg.html#event • Argentour http://www.argentour.com/gente/holidays.html • Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org • Image search on Google web browser
2006
Greetings, Celebrations and Socializing
by Elizabeth Casem and Maria Perez A.
From Ushuaia to La Quiaca
Many things may appear to be different...
... but in fact they are shared.
Socializing Mate is one of the most popular ways of socializing. Some people gather round and share a Friendly moment passing the infusion from one person to another. Foreigners pull funny faces at The odd looking container, but after a few tastes, the oddity fades away and they mingle with the round and are welcomed as a part of it.
Socializing Another socializing tool is technology. Whether they are computers or cellular phones, it aids to real-time communication joining different ends of the Globe with a single pressing of a key.
Holidays & Celebrations
Most celebrations are related to the country’s own history. May 25th: The Argentine Republic is born.
June 20th: Flag Day in honor of Manuel Belgrano, creator of the flag.
July 9th: Argentinean Independence Day.
August 17: Anniversary of San Martin’s death.
Holidays & Celebrations
Other celebrations are related to the people’s traditions and costumes.
One of the largest celebrations throughout Argentina is "Carnival". Each region has its own way to celebrate it. Some people dress up and dance the zamba and the carnavalito. Other people sing songs called chamamé, accompanied by accordions or harps. Children play water-balloon war.
Holidays & Celebrations A high percentage of Argentineans belong to the Christian faith, and as stated in the Constitution, our county follows Christian celebrations as holidays.
Christmas
Easter New Year
Greetings A kiss on the cheek. In some places one way to greet people you have just met or friends from childhood is by kissing one or both cheeks, while unfamiliar people are only greeted verbally.
Greetings Hand-shakes are usually meant for formal situations where closer contact may be inappropriate. Men are more likely to shake hands than women, however in business situations it is considered the standard greeting for both sexes. Yet, only women may be greeted more closely.
Sources: • Patagonia Online http://www.patagonline.com/esp/guiaarg.html#event • Argentour http://www.argentour.com/gente/holidays.html • Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org • Image search on Google web browser
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