Truequete is a socio-cultural animation Project

Truequete is a socio-cultural animation Project, carried out in Alberdi (neighborhood), which emphasizes drama in relation to other disciplines. This artist collective is a place where we barter experiences; a place that allows us to meet the Other in harmony to become the Same and feel at ease with ourselves and that allows us to take a break from routine. Truequete is the place where learning through the arts paves the way for the neighborhood’s cultural development.

24/2/12

FIESTA, ALEGRÍA, COLOR Y BARRIO EN EL CORSO DE CARNAVAL// PARTY, HAPPINESS, COLOR AND THAT NEIGHBORHOOD FEELING AT THE CARNIVAL PARADE



Fiesta, color, alegría y barrio fueron algunos de los ingredientes de los que fue el Corso de Los Descontrolados de Alberdi el 19 y 20 de febrero en la plaza Jerónimo del Barco, barrio Alto Alberdi, Córdoba capital. Esta plaza se caracteriza por una populosa concurrencia de niños/as, familias y vecinos/as de Alberdi y barrios aledaños. En ella, proliferan los puestos de venta y mercadeo de productos de diversa índole: bijouterie, accesorios, manualidades, golosinas, tortas, plantas. Existen talleres de pintura al aire libre para niños/as, una calesita, hamacas, toboganes, pasamanos y paseos en pony. Estas son las opciones de recreo para quienes disfrutan de un paseo al aire libre y de bajo presupuesto. En este contexto fue donde se desarrolló el carnaval donde con Truequete participamos junto a la multisectorial "Defendamos Alberdi", diversas murgas invitadas de distintos barrios y grupos musicales. Canciones, instrumentos fabricados con elementos reciclados, acciones teatrales, máscaras y color fue lo que colmó la presentación del grupo de niños/as y familias que participaron del Taller de Carnaval organizado por Truequete. La fiesta culminó con una intensa lluvia que generó un clima dionisíaco donde los cuerpos no paraban de bailar y festejar en torno al agua. Hacia el final de la misma realizó la tradicional quema del Momo, muñeco que es prendido fuego con el fin de quemar todo lo malo.


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Party, happiness, color and that neighborhood feeling were the main ingredients at the Los Descontrolados de Alberdi’s[i] carnival parade carried out in Alberdi’s (Córdoba Capital) renowned square: Jerónimo del Barco on February 19th and 20th.
The square is known for the great number of children, families and neighbors that meet there every weekend. There, you can find a market-like fair where you can buy several products, from jewels or handicrafts to plants and flowers. There, also, are some open air art workshops for children, a merry-go-round, swings, slides, and climbers, not to mention the traditional pony-ride. These are the options people usually have to spend their leisure time at a low cost.
It was in this wonderful environment that the carnival parade took place and that several groups, such as Defendamos Alberdi, Truequete and comparsas shared a great weekend.
Songs, musical instruments built from recycled materials, street performances, masks and color filled our performance. The party wasn’t interrupted by the heavy rain which created a Dionysian atmosphere where bodies danced and celebrated all around. Towards the end, the traditional burning of King Momo took place. The dummy was burnt in order to leave the bad behind.


[i] (the reckless ones from Alberdi) – a band of street musicians –