February 29, 2012
Los ñoquis del 29! – Wednesday 29th February
For Members of the Society and friends, everybody is welcome. Traditional gnocchi meal taken to Argentina by Italian immigrants. The Anglo-Argentine Society invites you to ”Los Noquis del 29”. The Menu includes one of Luis’ famous empanadas and a big plate of gnocchi with Bolognese sauce. VEGETARIAN option available if requested in advance. Drinks not included but sold at a discounted price. Book your ticket early as the capacity of the restaurant is limited to 35 people.
7.15pm
El Gaucho Restaurant – Chelsea Farmers Market – 125 Sydney St. London SW3 6NR
£15 A-A S Members
£18 Non-Members
For tickets call the society secretary on 020 7235 9505 or email on info@angloargentinesociety.co.uk
Historical Background of “Los ñoquis del 29”
Serving gnocchis on the 29th of each month originates from a legend going back to the VIII century.
There lived at that time in Nicosia (Asia Major) a young doctor called Pantaleon who, after converting to Christianity, pilgrimaged throughout Northern Italy. There he performed miraculous cures for which he was canonized. On a certain occasion when he asked some Venetian peasants for bread, these invited him to join their humble table. In his gratitude he foretold for them a year of bountiful fishing and harvests. The prophecy came true as well as many other miracles. St. Pantaleon was consecrated, alongside St. Mark, patron saint of Venice.
This occurred on a 29th, this being the reason why that day is remembered with a simple dish represented by gnocchi. The accompanying ritual of placing money underneath the plate symbolizes the wish for new blessings.
March 21, 2012
Wednesday March 21st 2012 sees the return of The Guacho International Polo at the O2 as Nacho Figueras’ Argentina goes up against Jamie Morrison’s England in a highly-charged contest full of passion, speed and intensity.
EXCLUSIVE TICKET OFFER:
25% off all grandstand tickets for Anglo-Argentine Society members.
All tickets include full access to the Argentine Wine Tasting Village, Bajofondo Concert and White Jeans Party.
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Visit www.gauchopolo.com for full event details
April 11, 2012
“Borges & Pessoa:
“Las Intimas Coincidencias” (Intimate coincidences)
A talk by Santiago Kovadloff
Wednesday 11th April
7pm at Canning House
Moderator: Diego Kovadloff
In an exciting collaboration with the Anglo-Portuguese Society and Canning House, we welcome acclaimed writer, philosopher and lecturer Santiago Kovadloff to London. Santiago will read from texts by Jorge Luis Borges (Argentina) and Fernando Pessoa (Portugal) in their respective languages, and discuss their work (in Spanish). In particular, he will analyze the similarities and “coincidences” between the two writers.
Santiago is a native of Buenos Aires, where he still lives today. He graduated in Philosophy from the University of Buenos Aires, and is an Honorary Professor of the Autonomous University of Madrid. He has written and translated three anthologies, (Poesía Contemporánea del Brasil, Las Voces Solidarias (Poesía del Brasil) y Poesia Contemporánea de Portugal). He has published various books of essays and poetry and translations of classic works by the likes of Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Brazil). He has translated ‘El Libro del desasosiego’ (The book of despair) by Fernando Pessoa into Spanish. He is a respected authority on literature and the winner of recipient of many argentine and international awards.
His unique take on the works of Borges and Pessoa will make for a fascinating evening.
Following Santiago’s talk, there will be a Q & A. Wine will be served afterwards.
Tickets: £12 members; £15 non members.
For information and tickets, please call the Society on 0207 235 9505
