Sunday, June 26, 2011

7:30 PM GET-TOGETHER at Hotel Colon - informal gathering; introduction with the program and activities.

Monday, June 27, 2011

8:30 AM: OPENING CEREMONY

"Buenos Aires Vieneses": Concert of classical European and Argentinian music by famous Chamber Orchestra of Buenos Aires. Dress Code: National Costume/Uniform/Business Standard.

7:00 PM: Dinner at La Estancia : Lavalle 941; phone +54 11 4326 0330. We will be able to dine in a traditional Argentinian restaurant which has had more than 30 years of reputation for the best food and delightful ambiance. This is a MUST SEE, MUST DO while in Buenos Aires. There are few businessmen, foreigners or visitors, who have not visited this place at some time. Dress Code: Casual

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Tango Show in famous Viejo Almacen, the most traditional Tango place of Buenos Aires, located in the heart of the bohemian district, San Telmo. Formerly the first location of the British Hospital where Ether was first implemented by Dr Mackena in surgery in 1844. This colonial building was opened as the traditional Tango House in Buenos Aires in 1969 and since then it is the place of the most famous Tango performances. Dress Code: Jacket and Tie

6:00 PM: Departure by buses to Viejo Almacen

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: DANCING WITH THE STARS - Free Tango Lessons for the participants interested in learning Tango. Please inform Zlatko as soon as possible if you are interested in Tango lessons. Those who do not like to dance can stay in Tango Hall and observe or enjoy a drink at the Bar. Please do let Zlatko know if you are interested in Tango learning in order to be able to obtain enough teachers at the site.

7:30PM - 9:30 PM DINNER

9:30 PM - 10:30PM TANGO SHOW

10:30 PM - Departure to Hotel Colon

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

9:00 AM - Sightseeing - BUENOS AIRES - HIGHLIGHTS for 3.5 hours During this tour we will visit Avenida de Mayo that runs into Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada ( Goverment House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cabildo (City Hall). We will continue to San Telmo, the oldest district of Buenos Aires. Next stop is La Boca, a most colorful area. We will stop at the famous Caminito Street to meet artists offering their Tango pictures and other souvenirs, paintings, etc. Then we will continue to Palermo, well known for its parks, the City Zoo, Botanical garden and Argentina Horse track. At the end, we will visit Recoleta, one of the city's most glamorous neighborhoods. We will take a stroll through the Cemetery of Recoleta where we will see the grave of famous Eva Peron, popularly known as Evita.

12:30 PM - RETURN TO HOTEL COLON FOR LUNCH

2:00 PM - DEPARTURE FOR TIGRE DELTA for 4.5 HOURS. The Tigre Delta with its rivers, streams and numerous green islands is one of the most attractive areas for visitors. We will enjoy the leisurely ride on the boat along the water passage ways. On our way to Tigre Delta we will stop at San Isidro , one of a few remaining sites where old style and romanticism are still alive.

6:30 PM - RETURN TO HOTEL COLON

7:00 PM - DINNER AT HOTEL COLON

Thursday, June 30, 2011

12:30 - 2:00 PM - CLOSING CEREMONY

12:30 PM - IPES IN ARGENTINA - DISPLAY OF PHOTOS by IVAN DJOROVIC, ZLATKO IVANOVIC

2:00 PM - FOR EVER ARGENTINA: FAREWELL TANGO performed by MARTIN FERNANDO MARCHESE. Thank you. Dress Code: Business Standard

Friday, July 1, 2011

• Breakfast
• Departure of Participants