La Rural facts for kids
La Rural (which means 'The Rural Exhibition' in English) is a huge yearly show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's like a big fair for farming and animals! The event is put on by the Sociedad Rural Argentina, and both the show and the group are often called 'La Rural'. It happens every July at their special exhibition center in Palermo, Buenos Aires.
The Sociedad Rural Argentina was started a long time ago, in 1886. Their motto was 'To cultivate the soil is to serve the country'. The showground has a beautiful old stadium and a modern exhibition hall. When the big farm show isn't happening, the exhibition hall is used for other events, like trade shows. Sometimes, there are special shows in the stadium that tell the history of Argentina with dances and traditional food.
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What is La Rural?
La Rural is mainly a farming show. Farmers and animal breeders come from all over Argentina to show off their livestock, especially their cattle. It's a very important event for people in Buenos Aires, especially in the city's fancy neighborhoods. In the past, it was a big social event with many parties.
Even though Argentina faced some tough economic times, the show is still very popular. In 2005, over 715,000 people visited La Rural. There were almost 400 different stands and 4,000 animals! It's known as one of the most important and traditional events for Argentine agriculture.
Over the years, La Rural has also become a key place for business. People involved in agriculture, industry, trade, and education meet here. It's a meeting spot for farmers, business owners, students, and experts from Argentina and around the world.
Exploring the Pavilions
The La Rural fairgrounds has many different buildings, called pavilions. These pavilions are used to show off animals or host different sellers. Along with these, the Convention Center helps host about 4 million visitors and over 300 events each year. It's the biggest place in Latin America for fairs, meetings, and events.
Horse Pavilion and Central Track
The Central Track pavilion is a famous part of the Rural Fairgrounds. It's right in the middle of the grounds and has the main track, seating areas, and horse pavilions. This is the main stage for the Rural Exhibition and has been used for over 120 shows. It can hold 3,000 people and is great for outdoor events, sports, and other social gatherings.
The Horse Pavilion includes two main parts: the Emilio Solanet Pavilion and the Jose Alfredo Martinez de Hoz Pavilion. The Emilio Solanet Pavilion is specially for showing Argentine Criollo horses. This building is considered a historical site. It has a rustic look inside and beautiful decorations outside.
The Jose Alfredo Martinez de Hoz Pavilion is used to house other horse breeds. These include Argentine Polo ponies, Silla or Anglo Argentino horses, and Pure Blood racing horses.
Convention Center
La Rural has a special convention center pavilion. This space is used for many different national and international meetings. It can be changed to fit various types of events.
"El Central" Restaurant
This pavilion was built in 1910 to celebrate 100 years since the May Revolution. The May Revolution was the start of Argentina's independence. This building is one of the oldest and most traditional on the property. It has a beautiful French style. It's known for its grand look and important architecture. Part of the building is even a National Heritage Site. Today, it's used for social events, like weddings and birthday parties.
Frers Pavilion
The Frers Pavilion is located near Plaza Italia. It mixes French design with industrial features. This pavilion was also built in 1910 and has a blend of elegance and history. It's another flexible space, and since the 1990s, it has become the International Pavilion.
Yellow, Green, Blue, and Ocher Pavilions
These pavilions are other flexible spaces found throughout the fairgrounds. They are used to hold many different events and celebrations.
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See also
In Spanish: Exposición Rural Argentina para niños
