Yesterday was the Day of the Immigrant in Argentina, and in Buenos Aires the day was celebrated by the mayor Mauricio Macri in an official government act in the Casa de Cultura on Av. de Mayo. At his speech will be leaders from various immigrant communities represented in Argentina and together they will remember the many extremely important contributions that immigrants have made—and still make—in Argentina. Since the Executive Branch decreed September 4th a holiday in 1949, communities across the country have celebrated the day with festivals and speeches.The biggest celebration is in Oberá, Misiones, a province in the far north east of Argentina.

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There are few things better than having the opportunity to visit beautiful parts of the world. What can make it even more satisfying is to stay in a place that is doing its part to help preserve the beauty around it. Below is just a sample list of properties taking extra steps to help sustain Mother Earth…

Las Casitas del Colca, Colca Canyon, Peru
www.lascasitasdelcolca.com
Opening April 15, 2008, the new luxurious Orient-Express property boasts 20 individual casitas offering supreme privacy and exclusivity in simple, unpretentious surroundings. Supporting the work of celebrated local figure Sister Antonia, Las Casitas del Colca’s surrounding land is lent to Mother Antonia’s Mission to grow crops to feed anyone in need. Guests can donate to this admirable cause or even volunteer at the soup kitchen.

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The “Festival de la Luz,” or festival of light, is a celebration of photography that takes place in 22 cities across Argentina, including Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta, and La Rioja.According to the official website, the scope of the “exhibit” is enormous. It comprises over 80 different photographic exhibits, shown at museums and cultural centers, as well as round table discussions, films, and photography workshops.In Buenos Aires, the festival will take place in some of the city’s most well known venues, including the Recoleta Cultural Center and the Borges Cultural Center.The festival begins August 1st and goes until September 30th, so those traveling around the country in the next two months will have many opportunities to enjoy this massive celebration of photography, which drew 1,200,000 visitors last year.

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