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Festivals and Special Events
Tango Festival
In late February and early March more than 150 performers gather to give nearly 100 free shows and concerts. This festival has been held since 1999 and it is getting only more popular with each passing year. The sultry Tango was born in Buenos Aires, and is celebrated in the city in fine style for six days and nights. Visitors and locals, experts and beginners, all swirl and twirl in legendary Corrientes Avenue itself, and the numerous “Milonga Porteña” dance salons.
Argentine Open
Polo fans flock to the world-class Argentine Open Championship, running late November through early December. Polo seasons are March through May and September at the Campo Argentino de Polo. This sport was introduce to Argentina by the British and has become a major national sport.
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
This festival is an international festival of independent films, since April of 1999 it is organized by the Secretaria de Cultura de Buenos Aires. This festival gives film directors from around the globe a chance to showcase their masterpieces. The films are shown at different venues through out the city. The festival has an international group and national group of judges, and has different awards categories.
Anniversary of Carlos Gardel’s Death
A week of tango marks the anniversary of death of the best tango singer.
International Video-Dance Festival
Founded in 1995 by Silvina Szperling, the International Video-Dance Festival is staged at the Ricardo Rojas Cultural Center. Many Latin American video-dance artists attend this festival to learn more about diverse dance videos.
International Guitar Festival
Since 1995, every year in October, guitar artists come together in Buenos Aires to showcase their incredible talents. Artists worldwide specializing in different genres perform free for the public. The festival is open to the public and participants need to apply at least six months in advance.
Buenos Aires Gay Parade
In early November, this gay parade is held to commemorate the 1969 formation of the first ever gay group. Now thousands participate in the flamboyant parade with floats and drag queens, starting at Plaza de Mayo, progressing to Plaza Congreso and ending at Avenida de Mayo.
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