ARGENTINA

Argentina has been forged from a mixture of cultures of different

ethnic groups, mainly European immigrants, which led to what today
is the country. Thus European traditions are combined with Native
American, which along its vast territory also have different
manifestations.
It is a country with incredible cultural and artistic activity, which has
worldwide recognition in disciplines such as theater, painting,
sculpture, music and literature. Buenos Aires, the capital, is the
epicenter of all this life and daily you can choose from a wide range of
cultural events, but the activity also occurred in the other cities.
Folklore

Tango is the emblem of the country and its capital and has become a
real hallmark of the Argentine people. It originated and developed
especially in Buenos Aires in the late nineteenth century , and in
recent years has been refloated not only as a tourist attraction , but
because its popularity has grown throughout the country . Although
his birthplace is disputed, Carlos Gardel, the greatest exponent of
tango world, lived much of his life in Buenos Aires.
Argentina within the popular folklore is expressed through numerous
rhythms and dance styles like the cat, chamam, the Zamba,
Malambo and chacarera, among others. Some of the most important
folk festivals in the country are Cosqun Festival and the National
Festival of Taming and Folklore of Jesus Maria, both within the territory
of the province of Cordoba.
Sports

Football is one of the great passions of Argentines. According to

statistics, nine out of ten people claim to be a follower of any team.
Many of the stadiums have historical category for sports fans and are
part of the most important tourist circuits in the country. With two
world and 14 American Cups behind him, his selection is one of the
most awarded in the world.
However, despite the fame of football, the local sport of Argentina is
the duck, which was the national sport for some years. This is a

competition horse invented by the gauchos in which team you have

to put a kind of ball loops within a hoop.

Gastronomy
Argentina's cuisine is characterized by a star ingredient: meat,
especially beef, to the point of being one of the countries in the world
where more meat is consumed. The recipes are influenced by the
Creole, Italian and Spanish kitchens and the signature dish is the
parrillada, which are several pieces of grilled meat. All houses usually
have their own barbecues to cook meat on the grill.
Some other typical dishes are roast, mate, alfajores, empanadas,
dulce de leche, Milanese, locro and chopped (set of cold cuts and
cheeses accompanied by bread).
Tango and Spanish lessons in Argentina
Argentina is known worldwide for many things, one of which is the
famous River Plate dance: the tango. It is a very complex and sensual
dance usually accompanied by music played by a sextet. The lyrics of
their songs are often sad and heartbreaks speak, however sometimes
make political satire and others even incorporate some humor.
The tango lyrics include a wide range of slang slang belonging to the
port area of the city of Buenos Aires. This slang, called Lunfardo, is
spoken with a peculiar accent and has a peculiar way of pronouncing
the sound " s " ; also it has a unique vocabulary.

CHILE

Discover the customs of Chile. From north to south through the

valleys of the center, customs of Chileans show a great variety.
In Chile, a country of more than six thousand kilometers long, it fits
many things, many landscapes and many enriching differences. From
the Inca north to south through the Patagonian valleys of central,
customs of Chileans show a surprising variety and richness.
If you are traveling in the region of Tarapaca, do not stop to spend the
July 16 by La Tirana, with a festival in honor of the Virgen del Carmen
very special. In September Chileans suffer an "attack of patriotism" on
18 and 19, celebrating their independence and honoring his army and
his victories
Typical activities
Flag of Chile, hoisting (civic act): In September, the national flag is
hoisted in public places and private homes, which must be done
correctly, if done horizontally, is raised as is, with the top star to the
left, if done vertically star should be left even if there is the front on
the back, all from the perspective looking from the street. If it is
raised in government or palace in the presence of the President, the
flag should take the shield in the center (Presidential Flag). Although
the standard is mandatory, it has been relaxed in use with respect to
private homes, not if it is lifted incorrectly. On September 18, next to
May 21 and September 19, the national flag is hoisted in public places
and private homes, but on May 21 not mandatory
Chilean races (sport): The powers of speed on a horse in a natural
terrain. The riders ride without saddles, without stirrups, spurless and
only caught the horse's mane. Win rider reaches the finish line first.

Chinchinero (musicians): These are people who play a drum

carrying on his back, and dance (in turns) to the tune of music.
Cueca (dance): The form that assumes this South American dance in
central Chile is considered the national dance of the country. Are two
types of dances, traditional, considered more elegant, in which men
and women called huasos called Chinese dress elegantly, with spurs
and dresses. Since the 1980s, in some boardinghouses it is used
altogether to cueca with the dances fashionable, to celebrate
Independence Day.
Quasimodo Festival (tradition): Catholic religious celebration, realized
mainly in the central zone of Chile, which is the first Sunday following
Easter is done.
Fonda (tradition): The boardinghouse or ramada is an enclosure
covered with light material. This is where some of the activities of the
Month of the Fatherland, for example drinking chicha, dance cueca or
to eat pasties are practiced.
Typical Food and Beverage National
Chilean Alfajor (treat): Type of alfajor that is usually consumed for
national holidays. It is prepared with two hojarascas (a kind of cookie)
together with molasses or delicacy.
Asado (tradition): roast or barbecue is called the act of eating
cooked grilled meats, sausages in marraqueta called choripanes, and
eat kebabs, which are fierros where previous with vegetables into
small pieces nails, all this cooked and roast in a sort of call grill or
barbecue stove, coal-based.
Stone Pig: Causeo or prepared with tomatoes and seasonings (does
not carry pork despite its name) sauce.
Chicha (alcoholic drink): The chicha consumed in Chile is an
alcoholic beverage produced from fermented grape or apple wine the
same process but faster and caramelized, and in some preparations in
addition mixed with a brandy or similar. A variant of the south of the
country is chicha of apple or cider that does not contain caramel nor
brandy, but only fermented juice, as in the north of the country
(especially in the villages inside the Region of Tarapaca)

AUSTRALIA

(Mancomunidad de Australia)

In recent years, Australia has become one of the countries that has
more number of immigrants, which has become a country of many
cultures, since their immigrants are from all over the world.
But you always have to know the customs of each country when they
go to meetings where most Australians are, in this case.
It is always important greeting. When you reach a meeting should
greet all those already present in a single greeting, and if people are
entering, if both men shake hands, if they are of different sexes, man
must wait for the woman to decide to shake hands or not, if both are
women greeting can be with a kiss on the cheek or shaking hands.
If the meeting there is already a group of acquaintances and among
them call your name, we can not take that dare until we are allowed.
Just at the moment we address them as Mr., Mrs. or Miss, as
appropriate.

What is the typical food in Australia?

Australia is a multicultural country and Australians eat daily fried rice,
Thai curries and Mediterranean cuisine , although many of these
dishes are not originally Aussies . Some time ago we published a post
explaining some dishes, today we want to expand that selection with
a selection of the 25 most peculiar dishes and foods that taste
Aussies often.
And some you have seen and others
Lamington is known as the national dessert of Australia. It is a
sponge cake in a square that usually coated with chocolate and
shredded coconut. Also they served with strawberry jam or cream. It
is so popular that on July 21 was designated in 2006 as the Lamington
National Day.
Tim Tam is a brand of chocolate chip cookies Australian House
Arnotts. It consists of two layers of chocolate cookie malting
separated by a fill light cream and covered with a thin layer of
chocolate texture. They are very famous for the practice of " Tim Tam
Slam" which is to absorb a hot drink coffee with milk- -usually through
the cookie after biting two of the ends thereof . Here you can see the
video of the Mellow Yellow Youtuber trying.