HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ARGENTINA!
We had a great time today learning all about Argentina! For anyone who might not know, Argentina celebrates their Independence day (or feriado) annually on July 9th! The holiday includes dancing, music, and celebratory food, like any other holiday across the world!
What we learned today in class is that one of the most popular types of fare, particularly for the feriado, is "asado", or barbecue! "Parillas", or barbecue restaurants, are very popular to visit.
Beyond the feriado, Argentina is also very well known for the Argentine Tango! It is the birthplace of this amazing dance and music style! Today the children learned some of the instruments associated with the typical tango (accordian, flute, guitar, and violin) and also heard and saw examples of dancing. We even learned a few tango dance steps.
In addition to learning about the culture of this country, our students also colored pictures of the nation's flag (shown above). Overall, we enjoyed this lesson in culture and dance very much! Don't forget to ask your child about the tango. Maybe they will dance for you! :)
