So, I've had a pretty interesting couple of days recently. I feel like school here is always cancelled. It's so weird. But the few classes I have attended are going great for me. As the days go on, I begin to understand them more and more. I even use some of their words over words I used to use.
Last week we had classes cancelled for a holiday on Wednesday. It's el dia nacional de la memoria, por la justicia y la verdad. Basically, it's a day of remembrance of when the troops took over their country and completely ruined many good things Argentina had to offer. Back in the day, when this occurred, Argentina went through a terrible military reign and this was when the disappearances occurred. The people who openly spoke against the military suddenly started “disappearing” from society. If they had children, quite often the military would take the children and give them away. It was a terrible time in Argentina and many people do not like to discuss it. But for the rally, I went to the center of the political life here. There were people making speeches, and at least 100 signs about different movements against the government. And where did they do this? Right in front of la casa rosada aka the pink house aka Argentina's version of the white house. It was amazing but what is even more amazing, to me, is that this is all in front of the President’s house. That’s kind of loco (crazy) no? Crazy, but very exciting.
Then, this week on Thursday and Friday we had off for what they call Semana Santa or Holy Week. They prepare for easter during these times. Many people travel to other places for mini-vacations. However, I stayed in this wonderful city.
Pics from the rally:
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