Urban families tend to be rather small, averaging two children.
Arts & Activities
European culture has strongly influenced Argentine art and music, particularly symphonic music and operas.
Native Argentine influence is evident in folk arts, including horn-carving, silver work, leather work, ceramics, and weaving.
The tango (the music and the dance) was originated in Argentina.
Younger generations often prefer Caribbean dances, such as salsa and cumbia.
Holidays and Celebrations
Public holidays include New Year's Day,Día de las Malvinas (2 Apr.), Easter, Labor Day (1 May); Anniversary of the May Revolution (25 May); Flag Day (20 June); Independence Day (9 July);Día de San Martín, who is known as “the liberator” of Peru, Chile, and Argentina for his defeat of the Spanish in 1812 (17 Aug.); Columbus Day (12 Oct.); and Christmas.
Argentines have begun to celebrate Halloween, with children going from door to door, playing jokes in return for candy.
Easter is an important Christian holiday and celebrations are spread over two weeks.
Dating & Marriages
Group activities between boys and girls usually begin at about 15 years old.
A favorite activity of young couples is dancing.
Young people also play sports, dine out, and go to movies.
Rates of teenage pregnancy are high in many rural areas, although the government is working to reduce the rate by introducing family planning and education campaigns.
Most couples marry between the ages of 23 and 27 years old.
Weddings are often elaborate, and most include three events: a civil ceremony (which is required for a marriage to be legally valid), a church wedding, and a large reception at one of the salon de events (reception hall).
As she leaves the church from being married, the bride usually throws her bouquet into the crowd.
Land & Climate
Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.
It is 1/3 the size of the United States.
The nation has a varied landscape, containing such wonders as the Iguazú Falls (1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls), in the north, and the Perito Moreno Glacier of Santa Cruz, to the south.
Technology & Communication
While Argentines have access to private cars, taxis, subways, and trains, buses generally are the favored form of intra-city transportation.
Buenos Aires is the most important seaport.
The subway system in Buenos, Aires is expensive.
Internet is commonly used and most people have their own personal computers.
Eating Habits & Food Types
People typically eat three meals each day.
Many Argentines enjoy an afternoon teatime (merienda), which includes a cup of tea or coffee with a snack.
Appearances/La Ropa-Clothing
Older women usually wear skirts, but the younger generation would rather dress more casual.
People constantly desire to be well dressed in public.
In Buenos Aires, European and North American fashions and designs are very popular.
Families
Arts & Activities
- European culture has strongly influenced Argentine art and music, particularly symphonic music and operas.
- Native Argentine influence is evident in folk arts, including horn-carving, silver work, leather work, ceramics, and weaving.
- The tango (the music and the dance) was originated in Argentina.
- Younger generations often prefer Caribbean dances, such as salsa and cumbia.
Holidays and CelebrationsDating & Marriages
- Group activities between boys and girls usually begin at about 15 years old.
- A favorite activity of young couples is dancing.
- Young people also play sports, dine out, and go to movies.
- Rates of teenage pregnancy are high in many rural areas, although the government is working to reduce the rate by introducing family planning and education campaigns.
- Most couples marry between the ages of 23 and 27 years old.
- Weddings are often elaborate, and most include three events: a civil ceremony (which is required for a marriage to be legally valid), a church wedding, and a large reception at one of the salon de events (reception hall).
- As she leaves the church from being married, the bride usually throws her bouquet into the crowd.
Land & Climate- Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.
- It is 1/3 the size of the United States.
- The nation has a varied landscape, containing such wonders as the Iguazú Falls (1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls), in the north, and the Perito Moreno Glacier of Santa Cruz, to the south.
Technology & Communication- While Argentines have access to private cars, taxis, subways, and trains, buses generally are the favored form of intra-city transportation.
- Buenos Aires is the most important seaport.
- The subway system in Buenos, Aires is expensive.
- Internet is commonly used and most people have their own personal computers.
Eating Habits & Food Types- People typically eat three meals each day.
- Many Argentines enjoy an afternoon teatime (merienda), which includes a cup of tea or coffee with a snack.
Appearances/La Ropa-Clothing- Older women usually wear skirts, but the younger generation would rather dress more casual.
- People constantly desire to be well dressed in public.
- In Buenos Aires, European and North American fashions and designs are very popular.
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