Spring Day (Argentina)
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Spring Day is an informal holiday
in Argentina
, celebrated on 21 September, the conventional date of the beginning of spring
(one or two days before the actual southern spring equinox
).
Though this is not a work-free public holiday, it coincides with Student's Day, which is a no-school day for students on all the levels of the education system
. The holiday is therefore mostly observed and dominated by teenagers and young adult
s, which massively take on public park
s, beach
es and other outdoor venues in the larger cities, and enjoy sport
s or picnic
s.
Local administrations usually offer the public a number of entertainment shows, such as free rock concert
s. In later years security operations have been staged to avoid incidents such as fights and vandalism, as well as controls to curb the consumption of alcoholic beverage
s.
Holiday
A Holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observance is warranted. It is generally an official or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations...
in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, celebrated on 21 September, the conventional date of the beginning of spring
Spring (season)
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of "spring" varies according to local climate, cultures and...
(one or two days before the actual southern spring equinox
Equinox
An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator...
).
Though this is not a work-free public holiday, it coincides with Student's Day, which is a no-school day for students on all the levels of the education system
Education in Argentina
Education in Argentina is a responsibility shared by the national government, the provinces and federal district and private institutions, though basic guidelines have historically been set by the Ministry of Education...
. The holiday is therefore mostly observed and dominated by teenagers and young adult
Young adult (psychology)
A young adult, according to Erik Erikson's stages of human development, is generally a person between the age of 20 - 40, whereas an adolescent is a person between the age of 13 - 19, although definitions and opinions vary. The young adult stage in human development precedes middle adulthood. A...
s, which massively take on public park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
s, beach
Beach
A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...
es and other outdoor venues in the larger cities, and enjoy sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
s or picnic
Picnic
In contemporary usage, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a meal is eaten outdoors , ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view and possibly at a public event such as before an open air theatre performance,...
s.
Local administrations usually offer the public a number of entertainment shows, such as free rock concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
s. In later years security operations have been staged to avoid incidents such as fights and vandalism, as well as controls to curb the consumption of alcoholic beverage
Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption...
s.
Press coverage
- Clarín (Buenos Aires), 21 September 2006. Miles de adolescentes festejaron en Día de la Primavera en los principales parques de la Ciudad.
- La Voz del Interior (Córdoba), 22 September 2006. Mucha fiesta, mucha música y nada de lío.
- Diario UNO (Mendoza), 22 September 2006. Rock en el Parque Cívico, el mayor imán primaveral.