feria de san telmo - buenos aires, argentina
The oldest barrio, or neighborhood, in Buenos Aires is San Telmo. Here, the buildings are distinctly colonial and the people are colorful. There is apparently an ongoing debate between San Telmo and La Boca over who "birthed the Tango". We'll probably never know for sure, but it is certain that Tango is alive and well in this barrio.
This is perhaps most evident on Sundays. A weekly feria, or street fair, has been held in Plaza Dorrego since 1970. The Feria de San Telmo has grown in popularity since then and the fair now stretches from the plaza into the surrounding streets. Here anyone and everyone comes to sell antiques, souvenirs and art.
My favorite part by were the street performers. I've put together a little video of the wonderful crowd who came to the fair this past Sunday.
The music in the video was playing in the street. From what I can figure out, the song is a recording of "Tomo y Obligo", a song written by Manuel Romero and sung by Carlos Gardel. Correct me if I'm wrong.
4 comments:
What a charming feria to enjoy! Thanks for sharing a little bit of it. I feel that I'm getting to know a small part of what Buenos Aires has to offer...
loved the video, great job!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
San Telmo has a special old charm, that for me defines the romantic, charming spirit of Buenos Aires. The neo-classical facades of antique buildings are crumbling, only becoming even more magical and beautiful, like the Hotels in San Telmo. The most vividly abstract and surreal graffiti art decorates cement walls like commissioned murals. It is ugly and beautiful and I love it.
San Telmo is my favorite neighborhood of this city.
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