Hovering above the crowds in this picture are a cross and a Coca-Cola billboard, symbols of two of the most powerful influences in South America, the church and the Coca Cola company. Argentines from all over - Tucuman, Jujuy, Santiago del Estero - all came to Salta on the 25th of May to celebrate Argentina´s Independence Day, (which happens to also be my brother Richard´s birthday). Independence was declared from the city of Salta and so Christina Kirchner, the president, came to Salta La Linda to attend church and give a speech.
the police presence accompanying the president´s visit was strong
Christina talking to the crowds on a jumbo screen
a community group from Jujuy ran through the crowded streets yelling and waving their flags - apparently not happy about something
above the city of Salta
No comments:
Post a Comment