The Jacarandas Of Buenos Aires

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THE JACARANDAS OF BUENOS AIRES (S3x32) 3C Set James (Jim) Stott Argentine Collection 2020

1- 8 1s turn RH and cast (2s step up); 1s turn 1¼ LH to end 1L between 2s facing down, 1M between 3s facing up
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal R&L (1s cross diagonally with person to right); Lines of 3 advance and retire, 2s+3s advance and retire again while 1s turn ¾ RH to face up (1L on 1M's right) nearer hands joined
17-24 1s dance up, cast on own side, dance down through 3rd place and cast up to 2nd place while 2s+3s set facing in diagonally, chase 1 place clockwise, set and cross RH with partner. 213
25-32 1s set to 3s on sides, 1s+3s change places RH, retain RH; 3s+1s dance RH across. 231

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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Buenos Aires is well known for its jacaranda trees, especially for the vibrant purple-blue blossoms they produce during late spring (typically November). These trees have become a distinctive and beloved feature of the city's landscape.

Jacarandas in Buenos Aires were first planted in the early 20th century, and many of them line major avenues and parks, including Avenida Figueroa Alcorta, Avenida Sarmiento, and the Palermo district. The flowering season transforms the city with colourful canopies and petals carpeting the ground, attracting photographers and residents alike.

While jacarandas are not native to Argentina (they originate from South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and parts of Bolivia), they have adapted well and become an iconic part of Buenos Aires' urban identity.

Jacarandas In Bloom At Plaza Miserere, In The Once Section Of Buenos Aires, Argentina

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