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Family is extremely valued in Argentina, and members of the family tend to stay close even after children move out. Every weekend, families come together for a daylong asado, or family barbecue—a symbol of the gaucho—and to enjoy many delicious foods and share mate, a traditional tea.
- Learn how to make traditional Argentine food like gnocchi and empanadas to serve at the kitchen table.
- Prepare asado, or barbecued meats, on the grill in the backyard.
- Dress up for Tradition Day to celebrate the gaucho and the many traditions of Argentina.
- In a smell box activity, smell the aroma of mate, a traditional tea served in Argentina.