1. Argentina Culture INTRODUCTION This power point was created to share information and pictures on the culture of Argentina. Some of the topics include food, schooling, and tourist sites. Thereligion and etiquette practiced in the country is also discussed. Holidays andceremonies that are important to their culture is shared in some of the slides.Gender roles is addressed and the differences in the expectations between the sexes.

2. Debora S. Tourist sites and AttractionsMark D. - Religion and EtiquetteTiera J. Gender RolesAbbey I. Food and Culinary CustomsShandria H. Holidays and Ceremonies 3. http://www.mileswithamission.org/Blog/February- 2011/Ushuaia,-The-End-Of-The-World.aspx http://www.argentinaforless.com/travel-guides/ushuaia- guide-expeditions-excursions.php http://voyage-bons- plans.aufeminin.com/album/see_234321_82/Argentine-Patagonie-http://argentinastravel.com/destinations/regions/tierra-del-fuego/ de-la-Peninsule-de-Valdes-a-Ushuaia.html 4. TOURIST Argentina has avast variety of SHOPPING shopping less customary than that of theUnited States. It is a famous pasttime for themany tourists,though a bit of achallengeadjusting to the unfamiliarcurrency. The local boutiques and outdoorshopping entailshttp://www.destination360.com/south-america/argentina/shoppinga bit of barteringwhere the indoorshopping has setpricing. Though the malls aremoreAmericanizedthe art shown in the ceilingreflects theArgentinian culture.http://argentinastravel.com/activities/shopping/shopping-http://esphoto980x880.mnstatic.com/mercadillo-de-la-calle-florida_897171.jpgcenters/ 5. Iguaz Falls Iguaza Falls was discovered in 1541 by Cabeza De Vaca and established as aNational Heritage Site in 1984. The falls stand an amazing 265 feet tall and 2miles long, bordering Argentina and Brazil. Still remaining one of the mostfrequented tourist attractions in South America. Though the humidity andheat is difficult to adapt to, it is well worth the discomfort to see thesebreathtaking fall. Wikipedia 2011Wikipedia 2011 6. Recolta Cemetery is located in an eliteneighborhood of Buenos Aires. This isthe burial grounds for Argentinasmost famous and notable people. Thelayout of the cemetery is of wide treelined streets with rows ofmausoleums. The entrance to eachmausoleum has plaques containingfamily name and members.Uncommon to the United States, thiscemetery only displays the date ofdeaths lacking any dates of birth.http://artofbackpacking.com/photos-recoleta- Wikipedia 2011cemetery/ 7. Religion stats Total population 37,812,817 Roman Catholic 88% Protestant 7% Muslim 2% Jewish 1.5% Other and Nonaffiliated 1.5%(Gill, 2006) 8. The History of Argentina Religion Before 1539, most of Argentina was populated by migrant/nomadic tribes. In 1539, Spanish colonizers spread Catholicism throughout Argentina. In 1816, Argentina gained independence from Spain. However, after gainingautonomy, the Argentinean government and church still were intertwined. In the 1800s, the proliferation of immigrants created a rising number ofProtestants. These immigrants, mainly the Italian and German, carried overtheir socialist and communist philosophy and culture. From the 1800s to 1990s, the Catholic Church increased its power and influenceover Argentina politics. In the 1980s, democracy and equality returned causing a revamp in religiousfreedom. In 1994 the constitution passed a ruling to protect all religions inArgentina from discrimination. A law requiring the president to be Catholic isabolished; However, Catholicism is still the state religion and holds aconsiderable grip on bureaucracy. (Gill, 2006) 9. Religious Culture Among Catholics in Argentina the Virgin Mary is the centralpoint of worship. Many homes, taxi cabs, areas of employment,and even government offices all display statues of the VirginMary. The Catholic religion is paramount among theArgentinean people, yet only fifteen percent of Catholics inArgentina attend church regularly. In every Argentina towns central plaza there is a local Catholiccathedral. Perhaps the most widely known cathedral is Basilicaof Lujan. The belief in witch doctors, sorcerers, and spiritual healers is notuncommon. Tarot readings are common enough that you canhave your palm read at weekend craft fairs. These customs stemfrom the proliferation of immigrants and are continually rising inpopularity. (Gill, 2006) 10. Etiquette Argentinean people share an intimate proxemics with each other whileconversing. This is unlike the more distant area of comfort like NorthAmericans are accustomed. Rejection of a close physical distance whilepartaking in a conversation will leave an Argentinean person feelingawkward so it is important to be prepared to have your personal spacecondensed while in Argentina. Touch ethic is much looser than North American culture. In Argentinaboth Men and women great each other by exchanging a kiss on thecheek. It is typical to exchange touches while interacting in aconversation and is not considered sexual harassment. Only on formaloccasions do people greet by shaking hands. Eye contact is strongly encouraged. It is quite habitual to see peoplegaze at one another as they pass by. Flirtatious actions and behavior arethe norm. It is common to see catcalling throughout the metropolitan. (Beebe, 2010) (Ferradas, 2001) 11. Punctuality and Mannerisms Punctuality is not as strict or imperative as North Americanculture. When invited to dinner at a local Argentineans house it iscustom to arrive 30 to 45 minutes after the scheduled time. In business meetings the foreign party is expected to be on timewhile the Argentinean member is not. It is not uncommon towait up to thirty minutes for a meeting to begin. Argentineanpeople tend to like to converse socially before business meetings.This usually causes meetings to run late. Be prepared to stay lateat meetings, for Argentinean people will likely postpone theirnext engagement rather than meet a deadline if they are busysocializing. (Gill, 2006) 12. GENDER ROLESPerhaps the most obvious form of humandiversity is gender-the division of human beings into female and male (Beebe pg 143).http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/essentials/conduct-and-customs/gender-roles 13. GENDER ROLES Its a normal thing in the United States forhusbands to help their wives with cleaning thehouse, cooking, or doing the laundry. This isespecially true in cases when wives, along withtheir husbands, work and make their owncontribution to the family budget. However, inLatin America, the situation is completelydifferent such behavior on the part of menwould be ridiculed and consideredchallenging the traditional machistperception of manhood.http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/essentials/conduct-and-customs/gender-roles 14. GENDER ROLESArgentina has a strong machista (chauvinist)element. Argentine women are traditionallymothers, homemakers, and childrens caregivers,while men are providers and decision-makers,although there are increasing numbers of femaleprofessionals and other working women.http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/essentials/conduct-and-customs/gender-roles Women and men work, live and play together, so its important to explore the effects of gender on communication in order to improve our ability to relate to one another(Beebe pg 143). 15. GENDER ROLES Today, with more than 100 million womenthroughout Latin America a traditional LatinAmerican perception of gender roles is stillimpeding improvements in the quality ofwomens life: the household work isundervalued and there is an overall belief thatcaring for the home and family is a womansresponsibility. The tensions between theirfamily life and work also have a negativeimpact on womens performance andcommitment in the workplace.http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/essentials/conduct-and-customs/gender-roles 16. GENDER ROLES In a world of ever- The challenge is not toincreasing tensions and let any humanconflict arising from differences create adifferences in cultures,chasms so large that wereligious beliefs, andcant find ways topolitical ideologies, ethically adapt ourbeing able to understandcommunication to createand appropriately adapt shared meaning (Beebeto others is of vital pg 142)importance (Beebepg142). 17. Argentinean Food andCulinary Customs 18. Argentinean cuisine has been influenced by different cultures,including Spanish, Italian, British, and German settlers Argentinean natives grew crops of squash, melons, and sweet potatoes Italians introduced pizza and pastas British immigrants influenced tea time with desserts and sandwiches in the afternoons ( Argentina, 2011).Argentina. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2011, fromhttp://www.foodbycountry.com/argentina. 19. Argentineans typically eat a small breakfast lunch afternoon snack and tea time dinner at 9 p.m.Street vendors sell food similar to fast food in the United States Favorite foods include peaches, apricots, grapes and other fruits beef dishes with vegetables empanadas or stuffed hand pies choripan or sausage sandwich helado or Argentinean ice cream sweet candied popcorn and apples (Argentina, 2011)Argentina. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2011, fromhttp://www.foodbycountry.com/argentina. 20. Education in Argentina 21. Education in Argentina is based on General Basic Education in whichthere are three stages Children begin schooling at age 5 1st stage - 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade 2nd stage - 4th, 5th, 6th grade 3rd stage - 7th, 8th, 9th gradeHomeschooling is not practiced, and resources for publicschooling are limited (Education, 2011). Because of this, class time is shared between the youngerstudents who are taught in mornings, and older students taught inthe afternoon. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. with a break inthe middle of the day.Education and Schools in Argentina. Retrieved November 1, 2011,from http://ExpatArrivals.com/argentina/education-and-schools-in-argentina 22. Secondary education is called Polimodal, meaning the students pick theirsubjects.It was not required to complete Polimodal education until 2007. Evening classes are available for those 18 and over who want tocomplete secondary education. State Universities offer classes free of charge. Private universitiescharge tuition and fees (Education, 2011). Education and Schools in Argentina. Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://ExpatArrivals.com/argentina/education-and-schools-in- argentina 23. The concept of adaption in Argentinean culture Argentineans have been able to adapt and accept different cultures. Immigrants who settled in the country influenced Argentina with theirown culture and backgrounds (Argentina, 2011). Those with different ideas helped to influence Argentinas food andagriculture, along with social behavior and schooling. Adaption has allowed Argentina to flourish into a rich country, filled with influences from around the world. Argentina. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www.foodbycountry.com/argentina. 24. Holidays celebrated inARGENTINA January 1 New Years Day January 6 Epiphany March/ April Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday May 1 Labor Day May 25Anniversary of the Revolution 1810 June 10Malvinas Day, commemorating the Falklands War June 20 Flag Day July 9Independence Day August 17Anniversary of the death of General Jose de San Martin October 12 Columbus Day December 8 Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception December 25 Christmas(Gofen& Jermyn, 2002, p.119) 25. Argentina Traditions Surrounding National Holidays New Years Day is celebrated January 1 in Argentina (Gofen& Jermyn, 2002,p.119). It is celebrated with family over a late dinner and fireworks atmidnight (The Allure n.d.) According to The Allure of Argentina, acommon New Years Day tradition is to run around the house with asuitcase, which means you will travel more in the coming year. According to The Allure of Argentina, Easter is celebrated over a twoweek period. Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday, the day before Easter , isknown as Semana Santa, or Holy Week (The Allure n.d.) The Allure ofArgentina claims this week involves a complete reenactment of thePassion of Christ in many villages in Argentina. May Revolution of 1810, otherwise known as National Day is celebrated onMay 25 in Argentina (Gofen & Jermyn, 2002, p.119) According to TheAllure of Argentina , Argentina traditionally celebrates National Day withparades, music and traditional foods within each region and most publictransportation is free during the holiday for those attending the festivities. 26. Argentina Traditions Surrounding NationalHolidays Cont. The people of Argentina celebrate Christmas on December 25 (Gofen/Jermyn, 2002, p.119) According to The Allure of Argentina, thetraditions in Argentina that surround Christmas include many of thesame that are common in America. Christmas trees, not just evergreen,but every type of tree are decorated with lights and ornaments (TheAllure n.d.) Houses are decorated inside and out, many with nativityscenes (The Allure n.d.) Although Christmas takes place in the summerin Argentina, holiday feasts include roasted pork, roasted turkey, mincepies and Christmas pudding (The Allure n.d.) According to The Allureof Argentina, summer dishes such as , asado, a barbequed meat dishand warm weather desserts such as ice cream and fresh fruit havebecome a Christmas tradition in Argentina. After church services onDecember 24, the Christmas feast is shared in late evening, followed bya midnight toast of champagne, cider or clerico and a fireworks displayin early morning December 25. 27. Festivals of Argentina The oldest festival in Argentina is the Manca Festival, otherwise knownas, Festival of the Pot (Gordon, 2004, p.34) According to Gordon it iscelebrated the third and fourth Sunday in October. Indian crafters puttheir native pots and pottery on display to trade them to Argentines forclothing or dried meats (Gordon, 2004, p.34) The National Folklore Festival is held in Cosquin each January(Gordon, 2004, p.35) In an outdoor theater, folk music is performed bymuscians and dancers from ten o clock in the morning until midnight(Gordon, 2004, p.35) In February, a weeklong wine festival called La Fiesta de la Vendimia isheld to celebrate the grape harvest (Gordon, 2004, p.36) The grapesvines are blessed by a Catholic priest and those who attend receive freered wine (Gordon, 2004, p.36) 28. Adapting to Argentinean Traditions When traveling to a new country such as ,Argentina, it isimportant to know a little bit about the countrys traditions. Howa country celebrates tells a lot about their values. It is also goodto know when a festival is coming so that you can plan your tripto take part in the festival. I chose to research the holidaytraditions and festivals of Argentina because I wanted to learnwhat the people of Argentina choose to celebrate. In The Blue Book of Communication Studies, Beebe, Beebe andIvy (2010) wrote that By paying attention to what a culturevalues, we can get important clues about how to respond tocommunication messages, establish relationships, and avoidmaking embarrassing errors when interacting with people from agiven culture. Because all cultures do not value the same thingsit is important to understand what a certain culture does value.(Beebe, Beebe &Ivy. 2010) 29. ConclusionGroup 3 hopes this power point gave viewers a better insight into the culture of Argentina. Overall this was aproject to help better understand this country and make it possible to communicate with someone from a differentbackground. Adapting to the differences in others is key to better communication. 30. Questions1. How would giving students the option to complete secondary education affect children in the United States? Why?2. Why do you think women in Argentina are treated differently than women in the United States? Please explain.3. If you were to plan a vacation to Argentina, which holiday or festival would you most like to participate in and why?4. If you could visit one place discussed in the tourist sites and attractions slides, which place would you chose and why? 31. Works Cited Argentina. (2011). Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www.foodbycountry.com/argentina http://artofbackpacking.com/photos-recoleta-cemetery Retrieved 10/31/2011 http://artofbackpacking.com/photos-recoleta-cemetery Retrieved 10/28/20 http://www.argentinaforless.com/travel-guides/ushuaia-guide-expeditions-excursions.php 10/26/2011http://argentinastravel.com/activities/shopping/shopping-centers Retrieved 10/26/2011 http://argentinastravel.com/destinations/regions/tierra-del-fuego Retrieved 10/26/2011 Beebe, S. 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