Vice Governor Jose Caceres and the German Ambassador Gunter Kniss accompanied this Saturday at San Antonio Village population in German Immigrant Festival XVI. For those who are activists, defending the traditions is to defend the homeland. That force, delivery and dedication to progress is what makes us what we are Argentines and entrerrianos, Cáceres, who attended this festival representing Governor Sergio Urribarri said.
The deputy governor said the imprint force and Volga Germans put in rural work and everything that has to do with the wealth of our province.
The date also coincided with the anniversary of this town Gualeguaychú department. Along the mayor Leonardo Silva, other provincial and local authorities, the lieutenant governor welcomed the German Ambassador to Argentina. A colorful parade, a ceremony in the Plaza of the Immigrant, planting an oak, and delivery of these inputs, dance, music and traditional foods were part of the activities. The party was declared of cultural interest by the province.
The central street of the town of San Antonio was the scene Saturday where paraded floats, cars and Volga Germans delegations from different parts of the country. The Honor Guard opened the way for the long column showing the typical dress, music and traditions of that community. Sets played accompanied by the passage of Russian tanks and the palms of the neighbors. A float representing the traditional butchered was central star of this colorful sign that headed to Plaza Immigrant.
Villagers celebrated the 123rd anniversary of the town located in the department Gualeguaychú, as well as German Immigrant Festival XVI as the first locals were of that nationality. The blue and white colors of the flag of Argentina joined and mingled with red, yellow and black of the German flag in the details that adorned the village on the way, so that the Germans referred to this village.
Also joined the festivities national deputy Pedro Guastavino, Senator Gualeguaychú department, Natalio Gerdaud and Culture Secretary, Roberto Romani, as well as mayors and chairmen of boards of governors of the region.
Defending the Homeland
After the decree declaring the feast of cultural interest by the province was read, the deputy governor said Entre Ríos has the distinction of being a conjunction of people who came from different parts of the world. They came to settle in our country and our soil is a reflection of that. He noted that San Antonio Village has grown and hard in recent years, as happened with other entrerrianas locations.
In relation to the celebrations, found that for those who are activists, defending the traditions is to defend the homeland. That’s good, that continue to make these kind of parties that reflect the traditions of both immigrants and native peoples. That force, delivery and dedication to progress is what makes us what we are Argentines and entrerrianos. Recalling the message the governor Sergio Urribarri give to begin his second term, said it was important to raise the unit as the backbone for all pushing forward throw in the same car.
At home
For its part, the German ambassador, Gunter Kniss, manifested pleased and happy to be in this beautiful village, very neat and decorated for the festivities. Regarding the reception he had from Entre Rios, said he welcomed as a fellow, with all the generosity and friendliness for which the people of this province is known. My wife and I felt very comfortable, like home.
He said they are now eight generations of Volga Germans who were born in Argentina after they left their country. She also showed those who were touched by my countrymen and their ancestors, who came here to be part of this country as a collectivity among many. This is something special about Argentina and does not exist in many parts of the world, one can be Argentinean while living traditions. It is very beautiful to see this pot and this coexistence is not exclusive, rather they add up and how special the Argentinean. This is something that we admire, said.
Relive the roots
In turn, the mayor of San Antonio, Leonardo Silva, welcomed the support from the authorities and visitors. This is extremely important for us, he stressed, adding that makes us feel better and satisfied with the work we have done. This is what we are trying to achieve in the area.
He felt that the anniversary was to revive the roots, culture and traditions that the German people must and will maintain. He then told how villagers prepared for the celebrations, noting that no one was left without participating. He thanked in this regard, work and commitment to party all the locals. He was also excited by the stories that older people made the people in those days, which is part of the oral tradition of the community. He asserted that immigrants to faith and culture took root much work, something that still remains and has been passed down for generations.
Present and contributions
To honor the authorities present at the ceremony, were presented on the occasion plaques and other gifts, including a miniature version of the flat wagon or Russian lieutenant governor and ambassador received at the hands of the mayor stressed. Those were the names that received the traditional means of transport used by the Volga Germans to move, which in German was called noisy car because it did not suspend or elastic. It was also mentioned that among other utilities, this was the car in which the couple was transported on the occasion of marriages, for which he was decorated with flowers and ribbons.
Moreover, the lieutenant governor gave a contribution to the Sports and Social Club San Antonio, which is destined for the construction of toilets in their headquarters. Also the chapel San Antonio de Padua de Cáceres received from a benefit that will allow them to repair the temple.
oak
In addition, the site was planted in an oak tree symbolizing immortality and constancy, characteristics consistent with the German personality. They participated in the activity by the authorities, one of the oldest residents of the place and two very young infants, a girl of the Honor Guard and a child dressed in typical clothes.
Finally, the parade continued their way to the Sports and Social Club San Antonio, where neighbors are encouraged to dance and enjoyed the food and the different shows prepared for the occasion.
