The culture of Argentina is as varied as the country's geography and is composed of a mix of ethnic groups. Modern Argentine culture has been influenced largely by the Spanish colonial period and the 19th/20th
century European immigration (mainly Italian and Spanish), so it is strongly linked to the Western world and its Catholic religious tradition.
Screens, Stages & Storybooks: How Argentina Creates
Argentina has a detailed literary history, as well as one of the region's most active publishing industries. Argentine writers have figured prominently in Latin American literature, since becoming a fully united entity in the 1850s, with a strong constitution and a defined nation-building plan. Jorge Luis Borges, its most acclaimed writer, found new ways of looking at the modern world in metaphor and philosophical debate.
Skylines, Shrines & Memory: Built Heritage of Argentina
The architecture of Argentina can be said to start at the beginning of the Spanish colonization, though it was in the 18th century that the cities of the country reached their splendor. Cities like Córdoba, Salta, Mendoza, and also Buenos Aires conserved most of their historical Spanish colonial architecture in spite of their urban growth.
From Market to Table: The Tastes of Argentina
Besides many of the pasta, sausage, and dessert dishes common to continental Europe, Argentines enjoy a wide variety of Indigenous and Criollo creations, which include empanadas, locro, humitas, and yerba mate, all originally indigenous Amerindian staples. The Argentine barbecue asado includes succulent types of meat, among them chorizo, sweetbread, chitterlings, and morcilla.
Calendars of Joy: Festivals, Faith & Civic Rituals in Argentina
Argentina is home to a variety of festivals and cultural events that reflect its diverse heritage. The country celebrates its national day on May 25, marking the anniversary of the May Revolution of 1810. Other significant events include the Tango Festival in Buenos Aires, which celebrates the country's most famous dance and music genre.