Buenos Aires re-inaugurates an impressive re-furbished Teatro Colon

Wednesday, May 26th 2010 - 06:09 UTC

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Buenos Aires iconic Colón Theatre, probably the world’s most impressive opera house known for its acoustics, shone once again Monday evening with a gala that launched its re-opening after a three-year restoration process, as the milestone of Argentina’s Bicentenary celebrations. Read full article

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Bubba
Por Fin! what a great venue, good job Ciudad Autonomo.. See what Argentina can do without the federal government getting involved.
May 26th, 2010 - 11:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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jerry
It was a great moment for Buenos Aires. However, I believe that the restoration cost was 300 million Argentine pesos, not U.S. dollars.
May 26th, 2010 - 02:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Deanstreet
I am informed that Mrs Kirchner and her ministers would not attend this function at the Colon because of a spat with Macri the mayor of Buenos Aires.

She also would not attend mass in the city’s cathedral because of a row with the church and significantly Cardinal Bergoglio.

Julio Cobos, Fernando de la Rua, Carlos Menem, or Eduardo Duhalde were all refused invitations to the bi-centennial official dinner.

Unbelievable, that this woman can be a nation’s leader and act in such an irresponsible and childish manner.
Was it impossible for her as head of state even when official state functions are involved to put her dislikes, personal/political quarrels and petty jealousies to one side just this once for the sake of the Argentine people?

Bloy am I glad my country is the Falkland Islands and not Argentina…
May 27th, 2010 - 12:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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globetrotter
Stuff the K clan. This is one hell of a cultural building...beats the Albert Hall any day! Wonder what the future venue will be? If it's anything like the 'last night at the proms' then, it will be well worth the travelling distance (and expense).
May 27th, 2010 - 02:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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