Gauchos Have New Life In Montevideo

In an interesting story out of Motnevideo, Uruguay, the creole traditions of the gauchos from the grasslands of South America are revived for a weekend festival. It is estimated that over 200,000 spectators come to watch the rodeos and learn more about the gauchos. The highlight of the festival is a rodeo where gauchos attempt to hold on to a bucking bronco with the only prize being the right to parade around the ring while presenting the Uruguayan flag. This is an interesting story and shows the interest that many in Latin American have in their cultural backgrounds.