The provincial Executive and Legislative power, together with the municipality of Paraná, organized a commemorative vigil that brought together various artistic and cultural activities. Attendance was large and took place on Friday at the Provincial Convention Center (CPC), of Paraná, with free access.
Music, theater, and dance were present at the May 25 vigil Lights of the revolution, organized between the Government of Entre Ríos, the Municipality of Paraná, the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos, the Ministry of Culture of the province and the General Council of Education.
The 214th anniversary of the May Revolution was attended by the highest authority of the provincial government: Rogelio Frigerio. “May 25 refers us to something that we Argentines defend a lot, which is freedom, autonomy. Even in such difficult times, such as those that Argentina and our province are experiencing, we have to do everything possible to honor our heroes of May and, in some way, live up to the expectation that was generated at that moment, to have a free, sovereign, fair, developed homeland,” he emphasized. The president congratulated the organization and toured the stands. He then enjoyed the musical show.
The Secretary of Culture of the Province, Fabián Reato, alluded to the national commemoration, highlighting the heartfelt and close nature of the date. “I think it is important that we have this possibility of celebrating ourselves as a people and as a nation. “We are a little in need of returning to that fervor,” Reato said. It should be noted that the Secretariat carries out a series of activities that rescue history and national events such as historical tours, the commemoration of the National Anthem and, in this new opportunity, the May Revolution.
Vice Governor Alicia Aluani also reflected on the activity: “Thanks to the spirit of freedom, perseverance and struggle, our national government began. Tonight is very special to highlight that with the combination of art and gastronomy so that everyone can enjoy.”
Other authorities attended the vigil, as in the case of the Minister of Human Development, Verónica Berisso; the Minister of Health, Guillermo Grieve; the president of the General Council of Education, Alicia Fregonese; the mayor of the city of Paraná Rosario Romero, among many other legislators and officials.
It is also worth highlighting the attendance at the event of a group of people from the Ibicuy Islands who visited the provincial capital especially for the vigil, in a transfer managed by the Ministry of Culture.
In Lights of the Revolution The activities were developed according to a rich program of cultural and artistic proposals that focused on identity and traditions.
Development of the evening and fair
An exhibition of ventures centered on Manos Entrerrianas was located on the ground floor and hall of the first floor of the CPC. Those in charge of the stands offered the public wines from the region, leather crafts, fabrics and wood. There were also regional delicacies and board games. In the outdoor gallery, typical food ventures were arranged with their corresponding space to sit, eat and talk. This was a great attraction on the intensely cold night.
At the main entrances to the building and on the stairs, members of the Squad were positioned in honor formation. Dragons of Death.
Around 10 p.m., in the upper floor room, the show began with the group’s performance 4 and a bit from Paraná, who performed folkloric and popular songs with María Luz Erazun and Marino Freseti as guests. In the room the ordering of people was arranged without reservation for authorities and in order of arrival. A minimum ceremonial protocol allowed the entry of the governor who shared with the general public without differences.
For its part, and simultaneously, in the entrance hall the ballet Evoking Tradition shared ballroom dancing The Gavotte to receive the governor and the lieutenant governor.
The payador Juan Cruz Merlo, 17 years old, surprised the public with a show of improvised poetry and traditional songs.
At different times during the evening the theater group of the Chamber of Deputies, About Tables He made representations referring to the May season. One of the members of the group, Facundo Saavedra, said that they have been around for two years and are made up of about 20 people. “We are very happy and we are going to interact with the people who arrive, we will distribute ribbons and rosettes.” The Municipal Tailor Shop was in charge of providing the actors’ costumes and special thanks were expressed to them.
The artist Adriana Verá was also doing live painting at the entrance to the room. Her works illustrated scenes of the revolution and the open town hall.
The Entre Ríos Police Band landed on stage to display their extensive repertoire. The setlist included La Cumparsita, among many others. On some occasions, the band invited the director of the historical bandin who explained the importance of their band uniform. Dragon of death.
He Death Dragon Squad, It is an escort body created by Francisco Ramírez. It was a select troop made up of the best soldiers in the army. Ramírez provided them with uniforms, weapons and horses appropriate for their personal custody. Currently, this formation acts as the governor’s Honor Guard at official events, national holidays, presidential and diplomatic visits and when the occasion warrants such a high honor.
The stanzas of the Argentine National Anthem were heard at midnight, giving rise to a unanimous sense of patriotism and celebration.
Live radio
It should be noted that the communication team of the Chamber of Deputies broadcast the entire event live from the living radio, hosted by Alfredo Hoffman and Andrea Fercher. The communication service shared the impressions of different participants, attendees and authorities through streaming.
