Argentina

Argentina is located in the southern part of South America. The official language is Spanish. Secondary languages are Italian, English, French, German, and other languages. Spanish food is the predominant cuisine in Argentina. Other food influences are French, German, and Italian cuisine. Beef is the official food of Argentina. They eat more meat than any other country. Public Holidays in Argentina are New years Day, Malvinas Day, Good Friday, Labor day, National Flag Day, The Death of General Jose de San Martin, Day of The Americas, Christmas, and the Immaculate Conception. The Argentina Constitution guarantees religious freedom. Roman Catholicism is the official state religion. Ashley, Gr. 9

See La Pampa Restaurant from photohttp://pampas.signonsandiego.com/ at left.

House of Argentina, San Diego

The purpose of the House of Argentina in San Diego is to for provide a place for the Argentinean community to share to their culture and traditions with the community. The house makes the Argentine community to better known. The National flag was created by General Belgrano the 27th of February of 1812. En 1985 la Ley 23.208 establece que "tienen derecho a usar la Bandera Oficial de la Nación, el Gobierno Federal, los Gobiernos Provinciales y del Territorio Nacional de Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur, así como también los particulares, debiéndosele rendir siempre el condigno respeto y honor.” Pedro, Gr. 7