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Every country is unique in a certain way. And to understand the culture of a country you must have experienced this culture. Culture is something that is so extent, that in order to opinion about it you need to be very focused. For example, by comparing one specific aspect of the culture with the culture you know best — that of you native country.

Without this focus, Argentinean culture would give an enormous amount of views. Ask for example someone in the street about Argentina and you will hear: Tango. And maybe also, Buenos Aires, Evita, Military Coups, Borges, Once one of the Wealthiest countries or … Maradona, Soccer.

Culture is about what keeps people together in a community or society (the internal aspect). How strong is this internal binding? But culture is also about how this group interacts with others groups and cultures. For the first aspect it is important to know that Argentina is a country with a very high historic immigration level:

• «In the peak period of the world’s oversee migration, 1821-1932, six countries absorbed 90 per cent of the total, and among these six, Argentina ranked second in the number of immigrants, with a total of 6,405,000. Between 1857 and 1958 the main source of immigrants to Argentina were Italy and Spain accounting for 46 and 33 percent, respectively, of the total. (www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1990/1/90.01.06.x.html)

Despite this high level of immigration, the Argentinean culture is quite (and comparatively) strong.

For the second element — the interaction of the group with / against others — Argentina is very much a competing culture, whereas the Dutch culture is much more consensus based and cooperative. The fighting spirit — so to say — is much more part of the Argentinean culture that that of the Dutch.

Argentina won the world cup twice. The first time they could celebrate in 1978 (against The Netherlands) and the second time in 1986, they were too strong for West Germany.

Holland participated twice in the world cup finals. In both cases they finished second best. This is where they could learn from the Argentinean Culture.

© 2006 Hans Bool

The Mexican soccer teams are consists of the best players in Mexico. Though they don’t have as much trophies compared to the teams of Brazil and Argentina, the Mexican players are considered among the best when it comes to excellent strategies and techniques. The Mexican team still managed to prove their best and gained the respect of the millions of fans all over the world.

With the skills and hard work of the players, the Mexican soccer teams managed to win numerous achievements in the sport. Among the achievements of the Mexican team in the World Cup and other international tournament includes:

• Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1970. They were able to make the lead when they were able to beat El Salvador and Belgium.
• The 1986 World Cup was again hosted by Mexico. The Mexican team managed to make it on top when the win against Belgium, Iraq and Bulgaria.
• The year 1990 had been a turning point for the team. They managed to win the 2^nd place in the 1993 Copa America.
• The 2002 World Cup is another success of the national team when they managed to make it to the finals.

The Mexican team had been actively participating different international competitions despite the fact that they only have a few winnings. For the Mexican team, it is not all about winning but the most important thing for them is the passion and love of the game.

Their high spirits remain and had continuously helped in promoting the beautiful sport to their countrymen.

Vintage football shirts are becoming more and more popular in recent years and are a great way of showing everyone just how proud you are of your team. What is more, they are a statement of the great affection that you have for the club and it’s history.

Below are three reasons why it makes excellent sense to purchase a retro football shirt next season rather than fork out for yet another strip, which only has the slightest of design changes from last season.

Fashion statement

If you are planning to wear your club’s current team shirt in a 5-a-side game then that is probably fine, so long as you buy three sizes larger than you would normally do, but please be aware that in almost any other situation you are going to look far from cool wearing it. Whatever you do, please do not go out wearing the shirt with a pair of jeans, as that would be a crime.

A retro football shirt on the other hand will usually look pretty cool with a pair of jeans and many clubs’ vintage football shirts are almost fashion statements, which can be worn at all manner of occasions.

Save money

If you can afford to support your team by buying the latest home and away shirt when it changes every season then that is all well and good. However, for those of us on a budget paying out for one of your club’s vintage football shirts makes far more sense.

If you can’t afford the latest strip each year to wear on the terraces, then it is certain that you are going to look much better in a well known retro football shirt from the past, than the away kit from a couple of season’s ago.

This is even more important when the shirt in question has an old sponsor on the front, while on the back is the name of your then favourite player, who has since left the club under a cloud, which seems to be more and more the case with modern day footballers.

Good investment

The final reason why it is worth considering buying a retro football shirt is that they can be a good investment. Please note that this is not always the case, because some of the more popular vintage football shirts are now mass produced, though not to the same extent as a modern day kit. However, it is still possible to find some real gems out there if you shop around.

Oftentimes, people who desire to teach English abroad have many different reasons for wanting to teach. However, the primary benefits for choosing to teach English abroad that most teachers mention include the opportunities for cultural immersion, new language acquisition, getting paid to travel, cultural idea exchange, and professional success building.

Some Countries More Inaccessible Than Others

Although there are virtually no limits to where a person can teach abroad, there are of course, some exceptions. Many countries in the Middle East are not easily accessible due to the current political climate in that area of the world, making access to visas and even travel arrangements within these countries less than easy. Although much of Africa is accessible, like the Middle East, many countries in Africa do face civil unrest. For those who choose to teach abroad, extra caution should always be exercised when choosing to do so in countries facing political unrest. While there are plenty of great experiences to enjoy in Africa or the Middle East, going to Asia, Europe, or Latin America fairly often means lower security risks and just as rewarding a teaching and cultural experience.

Teach English in Asia

For those who choose to teach English in Asia, there are many benefits to a teaching position in Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. To start, pay tends to be highest in Asian countries due to the robust nature of the economy of the Far East «tiger economy.» The Asian economy is aptly named «tiger economy» because many countries have experienced phenomenal growth, with many jobs being created, and a high demand for English language classes so as to foster greater competitive business advantages worldwide. Native English speakers who choose to teach in Asia are a tremendous asset.

Teach English in Europe

Many of those who prefer to teach English in Europe cite high cultural value – both ancient and modern – as a major draw. Beautiful architecture, open borders, a great transportation system, access to diverse languages, and a broad socio-economic environment await those who teach in Europe. The Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Russia, Spain, and Turkey are all rewarding destinations.

Teach English in Latin America

Native English language speakers who favor placements to teach English in Latin America often describe their teaching time in Latin America as active, fun, vibrant, exciting, palate pleasing, and passion-discovering. Many English language teachers in Latin America learn to eat new types of foods, learn all sorts of interesting new dance forms, get fanatical about futbol, and love to practice Spanish on some of the kindest people on earth. Some of the best teaching destinations include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.

All in all, whether you teach in Asia, Europe, or Latin America, there is a people, a culture and a language for you!

ENGLISH VERSION

Juan Parra del Riego was born on December 20, 1894 in the city of Huancayo, Peru; his parents were Domingo Parra Aubilá and Mercedes Rodríguez Gonzáles del Riego. Juan passed his childhood in Arequipa, studied at the College of the «American Independence,» then with his family he moved to Cuzco (Peru), where he took up studies at the National College of Sciences and Art in the city.

At this time, in the city of Cuzco at the college the poet to be, was awaken to his calling, and quickly demonstrated his skill not only in poetry but in football, which he would write about competently in future years.

Juan then moved to Lima with his family, where he lived his vocation, poetry, by pursuing the art and craft of verse writing; and at the early age of nineteen-years old was awarded his first Gold Medal at the First Floral Games organized by the Counsel

District of San Jose de Surco with his poem called, «Canto to Barranco.»

His poetry was published in many of Peru’s newspapers, and while visiting Trujillo, he became friends with Cesar Vallejo.

In 1916 at only 22- years of age, he made a trip in search of the «American and Universal Citizenship,» visiting Chile where he met Gabriela Mistral, then he visited Argentina and Uruguay, where he was nourished with the era’s literary movements.

During this time he embarked on a trip to Europe, traveling across Holland, Spain and France, into Paris, which dazzled him.

During most of these years, and travels his health remained marginal to manageable to intense.

In 1925 he met the lady poet Blanca Luz Brum with whom he married and had a son whom he named Eduardo.

Juan’s health became very fragile but had a transmittable desire for living as one can see by reading many of his poems. In a short period of time his lungs gave out, damaged beyond repair, he was then taken to the Military Hospital in Montevideo, where on November 21, 1925 he died. The president of the Republic of the Uruguay, Jose Serrato, decreed a national holiday and set the Uruguayan flag at half mast. He was buried in the Cemetery of Buceo.

Note: information extracted from literature by Apolinario Mayta Inga, and Klim Kafra, all parts reedited by Dennis L. Siluk, and revised; translated from the Spanish to English and back into the Spanish by Rosa de Peñaloza de Siluk; as it has been prepared for a forth coming book.

SPANISH VERSION

BIOGRAFÍA DE JUAN PARRA DEL RIEGO

Juan Parra del Riego nació el 20 de diciembre de 1894 en la ciudad de Huancayo, Perú; sus padres fueron don Domingo Parra Aubilá y doña Mercedes Rodríguez Gonzáles del Riego. Juan pasó su niñez en Arequipa, estudió en el Colegio «Independencia Americana», luego con toda su familia se trasladó a Cuzco (Perú), donde estudió en el Colegio Nacional Colegio Nacional de Ciencias y Arte en esa ciudad.

En este tiempo, en la ciudad de Cuzco y en ese colegio el que iba a ser un poeta, fue despertando a ese llamado, y rápidamente demostraba su habilidad no sólo en la poesía sino en el fútbol, del que él escribiría competentemente en años futuros.

Juan se trasladó a Lima con su familia, donde vivió su vocación: la poesía, perseverando en el arte y oficio de los versos escritos; y a la temprana edad de diecinueve años fue premiado con su primera Medalla de Oro en los Primeros Juegos Florales organizado por el Concejo Distrital de San José de Surco con su poema llamado, «Canto a Barranco».

Sus poesías fueron publicadas en muchos periódicos de Perú, y mientras visitaba Trujillo entabló amistad con César Vallejo.

En 1916 con tan sólo veintidós años de edad, hizo un viaje en busca de la «Ciudadanía Americana y Universal» visitando Chile donde conoció a Gabriela Mistral, luego visitó Argentina y Uruguay, donde fue nutrido con el movimiento literario de esa época.

Durante este tiempo él se embarcó en un viaje a Europa, viajando a través de Holanda, España y Francia, dentro París, ciudad que lo deslumbra.

Durante la mayor parte de estos años, y viajes su salud permanecía marginal e iba deteriorándose.

En 1925 Juan conoció a la poetisa Blanca Luz Brum con quien contrajo matrimonio y tuvieron un hijo al que llamó Eduardo.

La salud de Juan se volvió muy frágil pero el tenía un deseo contagioso por vivir como uno puede ver leyendo sus muchos poemas. En corto tiempo sus pulmones se deterioraron, dañados al punto de no tener cura; él fue llevado al Hospital Militar en Montevideo, donde el 21 de noviembre de 1925 murió. El Presidente de la República de Uruguay, José Serrato, decretó duelo nacional y ordenó izar la bandera uruguaya a media asta. Fue enterrado en el Cementerio de Buceo.