Archive for the ‘Argentina Abroad’ Category
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been named World Book Capital 2011. Victoria Hunt reports on a city with a vibrant literary culture
The capital city of this year's Guest of Honour at Frankfurt, Argentina, is gearing up to take on the mantle of World Book Capital 2011, which runs from 23 April ...
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Argentina is showcasing Evita memorabilia, including a tailored suit worn by first lady Eva Peron, at the Frankfurt Book Fair - set to open Wednesday.
As this year's guest of honour at the world's biggest congress of book publishers, Argentina was invited to put on an exhibition about their culture. The ...
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
Herald on Sunday rating: 3 1/2 out of 5
Address: 234 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay
Phone: (09) 360 0678
Website: buenosairesrestaurant.co.nz
Open: Tuesday-Saturday from 5.30pm; Sunday 11.30am-4pm
Ambience: Not yet
Vegetarians: Thoughtful options
Watch out for: Headlights
Bottom line: Meaty bites
THE BILL
- $275 for three
- Entrees: $6-$15
- Mains: $27-$33
- Desserts: $11-$15
They're fond of their meat in Argentina. When ...
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
For the first time in over a decade Argentina has become the main provider of professional footballers worldwide.
According to a report from sports marketing consultancy Euroamericas, it has replaced Brazil as the country exporting the most professional players to European and Arab football leagues.
Argentina sold more than 1,700 players last ...
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
When we first met Chita Wilcox, Roni Merk’s cousin at the Merk’s Bar more than a month ago, she was all enthused with her upcoming series of workshops starting September that would bring the authentic Tango Argentina to Manila.
Dance instructor would be a 31-year-old Chilean Enzo Hoces who had his ...
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Decanter's Argentinian food, wine and culture festival, Tastes of Argentina, is back by popular demand.
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2009, 40 top producers will return to London's Vinopolis on 11 September with over 150 top wines.
Decanter has also teamed up with Argentinian restaurant chain Gaucho to host ...
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
On a sunny summer morning, Pixar employees pour from their Emeryville animation studios at lunchtime, heading for a colorfully painted food truck and the aroma of Argentine asado wafting on the breeze. Javier Sandes hovers over the smoky charcoal, a gourd of hot mate in one hand as he tends ...
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
The passions of Buenos Aires are about to explode on to the London stage with the critically acclaimed musical Tanguera.
A young couple dance on a dark, deserted road in the middle of a South American city, their shadows stretching out beneath the street lights. They are dancing the tango, yet ...
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Cumbia is colored like Colombian sunsets. It’s sounds like Caribbean coconuts falling to the ground. Cumbia feels like the sweat underneath a Panama hat…. It’s drum and bass on the beach with a little bit of untz. It’s African. It’s New World. It’s tribal. It’s digital. And now it’s getting ...
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
the cities of Nairobi and Buenos Aires have proposed forming a collaboration in which they are to partner and promote their countries’ tourism potential jointly.
The proposal was announced at a meeting between the Kenyan Minster of Tourism and his Argentine counterpart, Jorge Osella who is in charge of tourism support ...
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