Argentina the Culture (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures, 43)

This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. The mixture of different traditions brought by immigrants has created a rich variety of cultural life in Argentina. This book celebrates its nation's symbols - the gaucho and the tango, as well as other important cultural aspects of Argentina including religion, festivals, folk art, language, and literature. The topics include: many cultures into one; religion, holidays, and festivals; Argentine arts, music, and the tango; clothing and food; gaucho culture; language and literature; and, a folktale - the fox and the armadillo.