Montevideo Uruguay Living Blog May Archive

Montevideo Uruguay: Tango's Other Capital

05/31/09 08:11

A tour across Rio de la Plata to Uruguay will prove that tango is not solely owned by Argentina

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Bulevar Artigas in Montevideo

As one of the longest roads in Montevideo there is little doubt that you will set foot on this wide boulevard whilst in the city...but do you know the story behind it?

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Street Names in Montevideo

As I wandered around Montevideo I started to wonder who all these people are that have streets and squares named after them, and why some dates are so important they lay claim over the biggest thoroughfares in the city....so I decided to investigate.

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United Buddy Bears visit Montevideo

After an exhibition in Buenos Aires, the United Buddy Bears will be staying in the city of Montevideo for five weeks.

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Learn More of Uruguay - A Montevideo Focus

One usually see and read the history of a specific place on text and history books.

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Blessing of the Sun ceremony draws national attention

A Blessing of the Sun ceremony, which is only done once every 28 years, was held just recently in Montevideo, drawing the attention of national media.

The director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Uruguay, Rabbi Eliezer Shemtov, explained to the media the significance of this rare occassion, which happens before the Passover, right after the sunrise ceremonies. A plane pulling a banner praising God and thanking him was even there.

Link: Historic Blessing Featured on Uruguayan National Television - Photos - Chabad-Lubavitch News