Last night I went with three friends to the Parque Centenario to see an outdoor performance by the ballet company of the wonderful Teatro Colón. It was sponsored by the City of Buenos Aires, so that means it was free. I love how these events are totally free for everyone here, instead of only for those who can pay for expensive tickets. A night at the ballet in Toronto can easily set you back a hundred bucks.
The other thing I love is that there are often families at these events with small children, who are being introduced to culture at an early age. A few weeks ago at an orchestral concert in another park, I watched a little boy of about seven as he conducted the orchestra from his blanket on the grass!
Anyway, the video is what you might expect from using a phone in an amphitheatre (although Venetia’s is a tad better than mine), but I hope you get a taste of what a magical night it was — under the stars on a warm summer evening in this magical city!
