by Marita
(Montevideo, Uruguay)
Consider:
Even though Fall is upon us, bringing winds and earlier darkness, we continue to get together in Montevideo every Sunday at La Papoñita at 14:00 (2 pm). Everybody getting into the swing of Uruguayan time frames take note: People who arrive much later may end up sitting at the Kid's Table, so you might want to try to get there (more or less) on time.... :-) As always, no reservations necessary, no membership fees; all you have to do is come and meet people and have a good time.
And what else of note is going on?
1. 28th annual Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha (Festival of the Gaucho Country)--For those of you looking for something exciting to do in the next few days, think about heading up to Laguna de las Lavanderas, Tacuarembó where a big gaucho get-together will take place from the 12th to the 16th of March. Not only will groups from Uruguay be there, but some from Argentina and Brazil are also on the program. There are parades, riding competitions, not to mention dancing and gaucho poetry readings in the evenings. Oh, yes, lots of grills with lots to eat.
You can find out more about it at:
http://fiestasuruguayas.com.uy/fiesta-de-la-patria-gaucha/
And, while you are there, you might want to visit the Museum of the Indian and the Gaucho in downtown Tucuarembó.
1. A Special Evening next Saturday, March 22nd: One of our number has asked that you be informed of this Event:
A very special celebration is coming up that you don't want to miss!
Date: Saturday March 22nd
Place: Plaza Zabala in Ciudad Vieha
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
There will be fun and interactive events including music, audio visual presentations, handicrafts, painting and cooking classes for kids, a fashion show, food contests, a dog show, and much more.
Local residents, Montevideo businesses, the City of Montevideo, and expats in Uruguay are contributing their time and resources to make this community-building event a success.
So expats, come out to help. Or just come out to be part of the fun. Come out and take your place as part of the community fabric.
Note: Expat, Madeline Parmet, who lives in Ciudad Vieja has done A LOT to help prepare for this event. And besides her time, she is paying to have chemical toilets on site for
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