Below are the top festivals in Buenos Aires Argentina. As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South America, the city is filled with more international culture and cutting edge design than many other cities in the world. Being the cultural hub that it is, the festivals that it holds yearly entertain and educate both the locals and visitors who come to join in the experience.
1. Carnaval
Celebrating in cities all over the world, Carnaval (or Carnival or Mardi Gras) is one of the most colorful celebrations of the year. Murgas are held in a citywide competition, dancing and drumming in a vibrant parade. Manyporteños also head up to the province of Entre Ríos, as the city of Gualeguaychú has even bigger celebrations.
2. Apertura de la Opera
The season opening at the Teatro Colón is one of the more sophisticated festivals, bringing thespians in from everywhere around the world.
Their season opens in March and runs through the end of the year/December.
3. La Rural
Historic and important across the entire country, the annual international exhibition, held in July, brings in the finest animals and their best gauchos, who display their talents on horseback. Produce, livestock, machines, artisan goods, delicious food, and everything in between is relished by all who attend.
4. Festival Buenos Aires Tango
It is only fitting that the world’s most important tango festival would take place in Buenos Aires. During the last weeks of August, the city is taken by storm by the finest tango musicians and dancers in the world, as well as their adoring fans. The festival culminated in the Tango World Cup, in both stage tango and salon tango.
5. Fashion Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is known for its contributions to design and fashion, and this four-day event, held twice throughout the year, allows designers to showcase their latest work. Over forty showrooms feature new designs, and catwalk shows complete the exhibition.
6. Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente
This international independent film festival celebrates the art of film from across the globe. Lasting 12 days in mid-April, it includes screenings, seminars, and workshops. The films entered in the festival all compete for the coveted Gran Premio.
7. Aniversario de la Revolución de Mayo
This holiday, on May 25th, celebrates the beginning of the long revolution that eventually brought Argentina its independence. The Cabildo holds choir service that day, and Argentines across the nation celebrate their country.
8. Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires
Lasting two and a half weeks, this incredible fair honors the art of literature. Books are sold all over the city, and world-renowned authors come in to give seminars and lectures. Book fans flock to the city to meet authors, attend seminars, and, of course, buy some new books.
9. Marcha del Orgullo Gay
A colorful parade filled with energetic music, glitter, and unique costumes celebrates sexual diversity and equal rights. The parade culminates in a large celebration in the streets, held every November.
10. Creamfields
An absolute must for electronic and dance music lovers, this is one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals. With open-air stages, thousands of party-goers come to see some of the most famous international and local musicians and DJs, partying until the sun comes up.
For more information about things to do in Buenos Aires, visit this Buenos Aires Travel Guide. Reposted from Buenos Aires Travel Planet. Great site guys – keep up the great work.
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