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...Welcome to FIAV ICV 21 VEXILOBAIRES ...2005 in Buenos Aires! ...In South America for the first time! |
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The Argentine National Organizing Committee and the Interdisciplinary Center for Cultural Studies (CIDEC Foundation of Argentina) take great pleasure in inviting you to the FIAV ICV 21 VEXILOBAIRES 2005, the 21st International Congress of Vexillology, which will take place in the Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1—5 August, 2005. |
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| Welcome
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| Welcome from the Chief of Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires – Dr. Aníbal Ibarra. As Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, I cordially welcome all participants to the 21st International Congress of Vexillology and to the General Assembly of FIAV, Buenos Aires 2005. I am especially pleased that the first flag congress to take place in South America will be in Buenos Aires, our nation’s capital. Vexillologists carry out a most important role in the preservation and diffusion of flags and symbols, we will recognize and highlight their contribution. They create links that bring together people from all cultures and their task is invaluable. I deeply hope this congress will be a useful and productive event and wish you all a pleasant stay in Buenos Aires. Dr. Aníbal Ibarra Chief of Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires |
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| Greetings
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The National Organizing Committee of FIAV ICV 21 VEXILOBAIRES 2005 and the Interdisciplinary Center of Cultural Studies (CIDEC Foundation) of Argentina are pleased to welcome you to the FIAV ICV 21 VEXILOBAIRES 2005, the 21st International Congress of Vexillology. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity for reflection, discussion, and an exchange of experiences and knowledge with colleagues from all over the world. The congress will allow us to support the work of institutions and vexillologists from across the world and to promote cooperative projects under the auspices of FIAV. We sincerely hope you will be able to visit Buenos Aires, a modern, cosmopolitan city with a rich history dating back 400 years. It offers a wide variety of artistic and cultural experiences, including our outstanding tango shows! We are sure you will have an unforgettable stay in our city. Prof. Aníbal Gotelli President of the FIAV ICV 21 Vexilobaires 2005, National Organizing Committee and President of CIDEC Argentina. |
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| The Congress will be held at the AUDITORIUM BUENOS AIRES, Conference Center of Buenos Aires, located in the very center of Buenos Aires. AUDITORIUM BUENOS AIRES: Avenida Pueyrredón 2501 (corner of Azcuénaga street), Buenos Aires Design Recoleta, Buenos Aires. |
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| Preliminary
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As this program is preliminary, CIDEC Argentina may change it as the plans for the ICV evolve. CIDEC Argentina cannot be responsible for any consequences of such changes. For more information about the program, contact CIDEC Headquarters: infocidec@uolsinectis.com.ar PROGRAM August 1 / 5, 2005 Sunday,
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Saturday,
August 6: Full day tour -- outside the official program -- to
visit the Flag Monument in the City of Rosario, Prov. of Santa Fé.
Price TBA. depending of the number of participants. Let us known your
intention to participate in advance. Thank you. |
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Person Program A special program for Accompanying Persons will be arranged. |
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| About
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CIDEC of Argentina is an independent, non-profit research and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion and the scientific and scholarly study of vexillology and other cultural and inter-cultural studies. With fourteen years of increasing and continuous academic activity, CIDEC has attained a solid reputation. Today our Studies Center has become synonymous with vexillological and other cultural and intercultural studies in Argentina, for its work collecting data on design, usage, and history of the flags, coats of arms, and ceremonies of all peoples and nations of the world, with an emphasis on Argentine and Latin American symbolism. Interest in our activities extends worldwide and CIDEC has members in a large number of countries. CIDEC maintains close ties with other related associations throughout the world and bulletins and other publications are exchanged with many. CIDEC also offers courses, seminars, colloquia, and conferences and provides guidance in research projects, information, advice, and counseling services. Research results are published in its own publications, bulletins, monographs, pamphlets, and reports. For more information about CIDEC, consult our web site: www.funcidec.org.ar. |
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| Fees |
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![]() Registration fee for delegates US $ 250 Registration fee for accompanying persons US $200 Registration fee for delegates under 21 years of age US $ 100 Fees
paid later than 31 March 2005 will be increased to: Dear Friends: For those planning to attend ICV 21-Vexilobaires 2005, we are strongly recommending to make the payment for the registration fee using Western Union instead of a bank to bank transfer. The fee charges at both end are tremendously high. On the other hand, Western Union moneygram is fast, secure and inexpensive. You l can do it over the phone and charge the amount to your credit card. Made the moneygram to the order of Anibal Gotelli, a write to us with the moneygram number. By return e-mail you will receive an acknowledgment of payment. Print that acknowledgment and take with you to be presented during the registration as proof of your payment. Thank You.
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Alfa
(*) Alvear
Palace Hotel (*****) Apart
Recoleta Ar Ayacucho
Palace Hotel (**) Bel
Air Bs. As. Hotel (***) Claret Designes
Suites El
Castillo Hotel (*) Guido
Palace Hotel (**) Juncal
Palace Loi
Suites Recoleta Hotel (*****) Lyon
D'Or Milonga
Hostel Plaza
Francia Hotel (***) Recoleta
Hotel (**) Sofitel
Buenos Aires (*****) Trianon
Residence Ulises
Recoleta Wilton
Palace Hotel (****)
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| Vexilobaires
2005 -- FIAV ICV 21 - THE FLAG. |
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Description and Symbolism ![]() The flag of FIAV ICV 221 consists of a 2:3 field divided into two vertical stripes: white to the hoist and sky-blue to the fly. Completing the design is a “figured” heraldic sun (with a human face) of sixteen straight rays alternating with sixteen flaming rays, centered on the white stripe, and a plain knot displayed vertically on the sky-blue stripe. By evoking the current version of the so-called "Flag of the Andes" (although not the original version), the FIAV ICV 21 flag recalls Argentina’s national flags. The sun has represented Argentina since 1813, appearing on the national coat of arms and on currency, on the presidential band (1815), and on the War Flag (1818). In 1884, the national government named the flag with the sun as the state and war flag, reserving the flag without the sun for merchant and civil use. In 1944 the government decreed that "Flag" would mean the state and war flag and “Colors" would mean the civil and merchant flag. This distinction was abolished in 1985, when the use of the Argentine flag with or without sun was authorized for all citizens. The so-called "plain knot", also known as a “décolleté knot", is the emblem of the International Federation of Vexillological Associations (FIAV), introduced by Mr. Klaes Sierksma during 2nd International Congress of Vexillology in Zurich, Switzerland, in1967. It represents the international friendship of all the vexillologists while the loops allude to both hemispheres. This is the third time that the knot has been used in a congress flag: the others being XV ICV in Zurich, 1993 and XX ICV in Stockholm, Sweden 2003. On the FIAV flag, the knot is yellow on blue; on the Vexilobaires 2005 flag it is white on sky-blue as tribute to the Argentine flag. The flag was designed by vexillologist Pascal Gross and selected in a contest by the Organizing Committee of Vexilobaires 2005 in May 2004. Sources: Article by vexillologist Gustavo Tracchia. |
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Vexilobaires 2005 -- FIAV ICV 21 - THE COMMITTEE. |
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![]() FIAV ICV 21 - National Organizing Committee EXECUTIVE MEMBERS: Prof. Aníbal Gotelli President of CIDEC - Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios Culturales (Interdisciplinary Center of Cultural Studies) - President of the Committee e-mail: infocidec@uolsinectis.com.ar Lic. Alberto Perazzo President of AAV - Asociación Argentina de Vexilología (Argentine Vexillological Association) - Vice President of the Committee e-mail: asoc-vexilologia-banderas@sinectis.com.ar D. Gustavo Tracchia, N.Y., U.S.A. General Commissioner of CIDEC for the USA and Special Representative to FIAV e-mail: gustracc@aol.com Tec. Cer. María Laura Arnejo General Director of CIDEC - Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios Culturales (Interdisciplinary Center for Cultural Studies) e-mail: infocidec@uolsinectis.com.ar Prof. Ricardo Alejandro Capua Director of Corporate Development of CIDEC - Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios Culturales (Interdisciplinary Center for Cultural Studies) e-mail: infocidec@uolsinectis.com.ar Lic. Alejo Campos Director of Art and Communication of FIAV ICV XXI e-mail: alejocampos@fibertel.com.ar |
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![]() ABOUT BUENOS AIRES (THE AUTONOMOUS CITY OF BUENOS AIRES) Buenos Aires is a one-of-a-kind destination that allows the visitor not only to view the city but also to live an exceptional urban adventure. Because Buenos Aires combines varied experiences and this variety may suit all tastes – “Bue” is really close to any visitor. This section offers information for all those who want to live the experience of Buenos Aires: what a person invited to have a meal at a porteño’s house should know, the most usual expressions, the basic phrases needed to walk around the city, what precautions should be taken, the maximum and minimum temperatures in each month, and much more. The City of Buenos Aires is the capital of the Argentine Republic and is located in the southern hemisphere, latitude 34º 36’ and longitude 58º 26’. The city extends on a plain and has 202 square kilometers (78.3 sq miles). Approximately 3 million people live in this city. Including the metropolitan area, the total population of Buenos Aires is above ten million, making it one of the 10 most populated urban centers in the world. The Río de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural borders of the city on the east and south, respectively. The rest of the metropolitan perimeter is surrounded by the General Paz Avenue from north to west. This avenue provides a fast connection between the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a densely populated area with important business and industrial activity. The climate of Buenos Aires is mild year-round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season. July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, a woollen coat, a jacket, or an overcoat and a scarf will be required when going out. In winter, cold is moderate during the day, but temperature considerably drops at night. In
summer, the weather is hot and humid. Mornings are warm and during midday
and the first hours of the afternoon, the temperature rises. At night,
temperature goes down slightly, so people may wear light clothes; coats
are not needed. In the sunny days of autumn and spring, mornings are slightly cold; the temperature rises at midday and drops again at night. Buenos Aires was founded twice: The first founding was in 1536. Don Pedro de Mendoza, a Spanish colonizer, established the first settlement. He named it Ciudad del Espíritu Santo y Puerto Santa María del Buen Ayre. The second founding was in 1580. Juan de Garay called the site Ciudad de Trinidad. In the 19th century, the port was the arrival point for the great migratory wave promoted by the Argentine state to populate the nation. Spanish, Italian, Syrian-Lebanese, Polish, and Russian immigrants provided Buenos Aires with the cultural eclecticism that is so characteristic of the city. During the 20th century, successive immigrations -- from the provinces, other Latin American countries and Eastern countries – completed the picture of Buenos Aires as a cosmopolitan city in which people with different cultures and religions live together. Buenos Aires has always been an open-door city. Its inhabitants are called porteños, which makes reference to the fact that the city is a port. The inhabitant of the province of Buenos Aires is called bonaerense. Porteños are warm and hospitable: they usually invite tourists for lunch or dinner at their homes and prepare typical food. The characteristic infusion is the mate. It is prepared by pouring warm water into a gourd, also called a mate, that contains yerba mate. Some people add sugar, but most prefer "un amargo" (a mate without sugar). The official language is Spanish. Something to note is the use of vos (you) instead of the Spanish tú for informal treatment, and the use of che to address a person. Currently, Buenos Aires receives tourists from varied nationalities that come for different purposes. Some come to shop, others to enjoy the night life and some others to taste the porteños’ bohemian lifestyle. Also, there are those who engage in an educational tour and want to study the Spanish language. Several schools, academies, institutions, and universities (among them the language Laboratory at the University of Buenos Aires) teach Spanish to foreigners, from beginner to advanced levels, or provide specialization on a specific field. The porteños easily understand people who speak Italian and Portuguese. Most people involved in tourist activities speak English. Argentina recognizes the freedom of worship. The official religion is that of the Roman Catholic Church, represented by an important number of churches. There are also other places of public worship, such as the Jewish central synagogue, the only site providing training to rabbis from all around the world, and the Mosque of Palermo neighborhood, the largest Islamic temple in Latin America. Banks, businesses, and some shops close on holidays, but most cinemas and theaters are open. Generally,
companies offering city tours and excursions do not suspend their services. Shops are open Monday through Fridays, from 9 am to 8 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm; however, shops located in important avenues are open on Saturday afternoon. In shopping centers, hours usually extend until 10 pm, including Saturdays and Sundays. Banks open at 10 am and close at 3 pm (some banks extend their closing time to 4 pm). Cash extractions and other transactions may be made in ATMs, 24 hours a day. The hours in which porteños have their four meals are variable, since this is accommodated according to their activities. Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 in the morning. In coffee houses and confiterías (patisseries), it is possible to find special offers for the typical coffee and milk with medialunas (croissants), both for breakfast and merienda (tea) time. Buenos Aires has many public telephone booths. Public phones operate with: § 5, 10, 25, 50-cent and 1-peso coins § Phone cards that may be bought at any quiosco (candy and tobacco stalls). These phones support urban, national and international calls. In addition to public phones, there are many communications centers (locutorios and telecentros) offering telephone, fax, and internet services. For international calls, dial: 00 + country code + area code + local number. The
country code for Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is
11. Electric power in Argentina is 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current. Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection. It is convenient to bring an adapter for these outlets to use your electric devices without problems. To obtain information about the Tourist Police Station: Provides information in English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Ukrainian. Corrientes 436. Phones: 4346 5748 / 0800 999 5000. VERY IMPORTANT: If you need more information about Buenos Aires (music, hotels, night, photos, activities, expos, services, etc.) you can consult our new web site: www.bue.gov.ar ABOUT
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Every foreigner traveling to Argentina is required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months, except for citizens of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay who are authorized to travel throughout these five countries and Argentina with their national identity cards. Visas All foreign nationals traveling to Argentina require a visa, except for the following: • Citizens of the European Union and the United States of America if they are planning to stay less than 90 days. • Citizens of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela, can stay for visits of up to 90 days without a visa. If a visa is required to enter Argentina, your application should be submitted sufficiently in advance of your departure to our country. The National Organizing Committee will send an official letter of invitation on request. The letter of invitation is not a commitment on the part of the Conference organizers to provide any financial support. For up to date information about visas, check the Argentine Foreign Office web site at: http://www.mrecic.gov.ar/consulares/pagcon.html For information about the nearest Argentine Mission (Argentine Embassy or Consulate) check the Argentine Foreign Office web site at: http://www.cancilleria.gov.ar/servicios/pagindice.html **A formal letter of invitation will provided if needed** Nationals
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We suggest all delegates and accompanying persons interested in attending
ICV 21 2005 to reserve air plane tickets in advance! August is vacation
time in the Northern Hemisphere and Buenos Aires has become a very important
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