he Tradition Day in Argentina All are commemorated November 10 With the aim of praising the customs of the country that makes it up National cultural. The date was chosen in memory of Jose Hernandezpoet, politician, author Martin FierroIt is one of the greatest works of Argentine literature that depicts the gaucho identity.
This date was set in 1939 on the initiative of the poet Francesco Timpone, with the aim of honoring Jose Hernandez On the day of his birth, a day like today but in 1834. He was born in the current party of General San Martín and was the nephew of the Argentine politician and military man Juan Martin de Pueridón. It was made for him Military training and study of journalismThese are the professions that led him to travel and go into exile in Brazil.
In 1872 he secretly returned to the country to visit his family. During his stay, he began writing Gaucho Martin Fierrowhich is the work that dealt with The life of a gauchoa topic that was not very popular at the time. He managed to print the first edition with the help of Don José Zoilo Miguenes and quickly gained great recognition. This is what prompted him to write the second part entitled The return of Martin Fierropublished in 1879.
This material has become a symbol of national culture and has been translated into more than 70 languages and adapted on several occasions for cinema and theatre. Jose Hernandez married Carolina Gonzalez del SolarHe had eight children with her. He died on October 21, 1886, at the age of 51, of heart disease.
This day offers the opportunity to meet again with the different elements that make up it National customs and culturesuch as styles of music, dance, food, and community events. Here are five ways to do so Celebrate Tradition Day:
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