Need more proof that Buenos Aires is a city of passion?
Starting February 1st, the Subte (subway) folks have put up posters in all stations and trains about a love letter contest.
Yes, there is an arm of Metrovias (the transportation department) that is dedicated to art and culture. This group makes sure there are always new murals and exhibits in public spaces.
From now until March 30th, they are sponsoring a love letter contest. Anyone--foreigners included--over the age of 18 can participate. You can enter only one piece, and it can be no more than two pages (typed) long, with no more than 30 lines per page and a maximum of 60 characters per line.
Oh, and it must be written in Castellano, of course!
The winning love letter writer will win 3000 pesos, the second prize is 2000 pesos and third prize is 1000 pesos. The works will be judged by a panel of assorted actresses, authors and Metrovias reps.
I'm not sure how the works will be displayed--in the trains? on the platforms? in the stations?--but I'm looking forward to reading some while waiting for my favorite D-line train!
I invite all native English speakers here in Buenos Aires to try their hand at writing a love letter in Castellano..... Even if you don't enter the contest, it's a fun assignment, no?
For more details about the contest, visit http://www.metrovias.com.ar
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