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HARVEST TIME IN MENDOZA
Every year聽in March the province of Mendoza celebrates it麓s grape harvest in a period called “Vendimia” which culminates in a great festival so big that due to the magnitude of this celebration, it charted 2nd in the National Geographic麓s top 10 World Harvest Festivals.
Undoubtedly this is a great time to visit Mendoza, staying in vineyard lodges and living first hand the process of wine making from the grape picking.
An ideal opportunity to delight yourself with some of the best wines of the world in a sunny Andean landscape.
Besides enjoying the regional gastronomy and wine culture many activities are available for visitors such as horse riding, kayaking, treks and bicycle tours聽
Fiesta de La Vendimia聽
Definitely one of聽 the most important touristic events in the region of Cuyo, home of the world famous Malbec among others, this celebration keeps a rich folk tradition that connects the wine makers and everyone involve in the process with the rest of society with music and dances in an enormous stage and street parades.
It officially started in 1936, result of the first immigration waves that came to work in the vineyards and that after great effort celebrated with thanksgiving the benefits of their harvest.
Schedule of events – Text Source: Wikipedia
Blessing of the fruit
The blessing of the fruit takes place on the last Sunday of February.
V铆a Blanca de las Reinas
On the evening of the first Friday of March the prettiest women elected as Reinas (queens) from each department parade in allegoric chariots through the streets of Mendoza dressed in decorative outfits designed to celebrate the winemaking tradition and the character of their Departments. This event has been known to attract over 200,000 spectators.
Carrusel Vendimial
The Carrusel Vendimial takes place on the Saturday morning, it takes the form of a daylight parade, where the Reinas ride their chariots through the streets, accompanied formations of men dressed in gaucho style outfits and riding horses, they are followed by dancers representing various provinces of Argentina and other Latin American Countries. This parade also attracts huge numbers of spectators.
Central act
The “Acto Central” takes place in the Frank Romero Day greek theatre. It is an impressive spectacle of light and sound featuring over 1000 performers and dancers. The show pays homage to the “Virgen de la Carrodilla” and features traditional Folklore music.
The finale of the show sees the election of the “Reina Nacional de la Vendimia” and a large firework display.
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