Falling in LOVE with Art

So, yesterday I went to San Telmo which is a barrio (neighborhood) in Buenos Aires. On Sundays, they have an open market for the public. They sell antiques, art, clothing, jewelry, and everything else you can possibly think of. Then there are musicians, dancers, and singers scattered on different streets performing for the crowds of people who are filling up the streets. There are mimes and the people who look like statues as well.

I got the chance to see an older couple doing the tango and I couldn't control myself. I fell in love with the Tango. I already know that I wanted to learn the tango but after seeing them perform, I felt it was more a calling than anything. If I don't learn the tango before I leave Argentina, I will not leave. My determination to achieve is at an all time high and I will be doing the tango when I return to the states. For those who don't know, San Telmo and La Boca (another barrio) are known for the tango in argentina. It's where the best have learned and practiced.

Also, words can't express my feelings about the art that was presented for sale. There were photographs, paintings, and mini murals all over the barrio. The colors were so vibrant and every piece of art was an attraction for me. I wanted to buy it all. The art really screamed out to me and expressed every bit of culture that is hidden behind the walls of the beautiful homes here. Just being able to experience this opportunity has really opened my eyes to all that I want to achieve. The expression of the art was so evident and made me fall so deeply in love with this rich Argentine culture. Previously, I compared a lot to my own culture but after that experience, I realized that the differences are obvious but neither culture is more supreme than the other. And now both cultures hold a special place in my heart.

While at the market, I couldn't help but to dance a little and to smile at those performing. If I was ever to have a bad week here, I know that San Telmo is the place that I would need to be to life my spirits. I had such an amazing time and I will never forget that remarkable experience.

Wish you all could have experienced it with me.