With the presence of the mayor Francisco Azcué, last Saturday Concordia experienced a cultural event of great relevance with the reopening of the “Paseo Jorge Luis Borges”, an emblematic space that has been enhanced thanks to the collaboration between the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation, the Municipality of Concordia, and Secondary School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges.
In the framework of this reopening, two activities were carried out, reaffirming the city's commitment to the promotion of culture and literature.
As part of the opening, a special tribute was paid to the renowned writer with the intervention of Prof. Carlos Guitar, head of the Argentine Literature chair at the Instituto de Profesorado Concordia, who presented his moving review titled “Borges and I/us”. Guitar's literary reflection offered a deep analysis of Borges' work and his relationship with the Argentine identity, marking a key moment in the event.
The day also featured an emotional participation from Secondary School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges, whose senior students presented an artistic intervention on the columns of the promenade. This artistic proposal was worked on under the coordination of teacher Florencia Collomb and is part of the institutional project “Borges Week”, developed at the school. The students received certificates in recognition of their effort and creativity, with student Azul Coali being in charge of expressing gratitude on behalf of her classmates.
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The Mayor of Concordia, Dr. Francisco Azcué, highlighted in his speech the symbolic value of the Paseo as a place for meeting and learning. “This space represents the bond between culture and the community, a place that invites one to stop and reflect on the work of one of the most important writers in universal history. I deeply thank the Borges Foundation and everyone who made this enhancement of this place that we are reopening today possible,” affirmed Azcué.
The Undersecretary of Education of the Municipality, Carlos Gatto, highlighted the importance of this project for the city: “The Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges is much more than a physical space. It is a meeting point between the community and culture, a place to rediscover Borges and his literary legacy in every corner. This reopening is the result of the joint effort between the International Borges Foundation, School No. 6, and the municipality, under the vision of Mayor Francisco Azcue,” expressed Gatto.
From the Undersecretariat of Education of the Municipality of Concordia “we want to thank the President of the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande – Argentine Delegation, Alejandro Daneri; Matías André, from Guerrero Electricidad, and the municipal areas of carpentry, electrotechnics, blacksmithing, and municipal building maintenance for their tireless work and dedication in the enhancement of this space. Their support was fundamental for the Paseo de Borges to look renewed, integrating art, history, and culture in the heart of Concordia,” expressed Undersecretary Prof. Carlos Gatto
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For her part, Victoria Kodama, President of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the joint work with the city. “It is an honor to be here today and be part of this project that keeps Borges' work alive. This foundation has the mission of preserving and disseminating his legacy, and we see in Concordia an example of how culture can be integrated into the daily life of citizens,” noted Kodama, who attended accompanied by other members of the Foundation.
One of the most outstanding moments of the event was the delivery of a special donation by the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation. Mariana and Victoria Kodama, direct descendants of María Kodama, together with Lic. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, carried out the delivery of a collection of literary works by Jorge Luis Borges. This donation will contribute to enriching the cultural offer of the Paseo, transforming it into a place of consultation and enjoyment for all the residents of Concordia.
With the presence of municipal authorities, representatives of the Foundation, and members of the educational community of School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges, the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, marking the official reopening of the Paseo.
To close this cultural day, those present enjoyed a musical show by Franco Pezzelatto (violin) and Pablo Kauffmann (piano), who performed pieces that included “Ave María”, “Yesterday”, and “Chacarera del Violín”. Both musicians, natives of Concordia, were applauded by the public, crowning the event with a warm and festive atmosphere.
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The reopening of the Paseo also featured a conference by Dr. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, academic coordinator of the International Borges Foundation, titled “Evaristo Carriego (1930): a turning point in Borges' literature”. In this talk, Dr. Adur Nobile offered a deep reflection on the impact of Carriego on Borges' work, highlighting how this text marked a before and after in his literary career.
The reopening of the Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges not only revitalizes a key space for the city of Concordia, but also strengthens the community's bond with the work of one of the most important authors of universal literature. This project is a clear example of the value of joint work between local and national institutions, betting on cultural development as a fundamental pillar for the growth of society.
With this renewed Paseo, Concordia consolidates itself as a space open to culture, reflection, and reading, making Borges' legacy continue to live among us.
Present were the Secretary of Cabinet Coordination and Treasury Pablo Ferreyra; councilors Silvina Ovelar and Celeste Fuscado; the Departmental Director of Schools Julio Barrios and the general public.
In the framework of this reopening, two activities were carried out, reaffirming the city's commitment to the promotion of culture and literature.
As part of the opening, a special tribute was paid to the renowned writer with the intervention of Prof. Carlos Guitar, head of the Argentine Literature chair at the Instituto de Profesorado Concordia, who presented his moving review titled “Borges and I/us”. Guitar's literary reflection offered a deep analysis of Borges' work and his relationship with the Argentine identity, marking a key moment in the event.
The day also featured an emotional participation from Secondary School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges, whose senior students presented an artistic intervention on the columns of the promenade. This artistic proposal was worked on under the coordination of teacher Florencia Collomb and is part of the institutional project “Borges Week”, developed at the school. The students received certificates in recognition of their effort and creativity, with student Azul Coali being in charge of expressing gratitude on behalf of her classmates.
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The Mayor of Concordia, Dr. Francisco Azcué, highlighted in his speech the symbolic value of the Paseo as a place for meeting and learning. “This space represents the bond between culture and the community, a place that invites one to stop and reflect on the work of one of the most important writers in universal history. I deeply thank the Borges Foundation and everyone who made this enhancement of this place that we are reopening today possible,” affirmed Azcué.
The Undersecretary of Education of the Municipality, Carlos Gatto, highlighted the importance of this project for the city: “The Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges is much more than a physical space. It is a meeting point between the community and culture, a place to rediscover Borges and his literary legacy in every corner. This reopening is the result of the joint effort between the International Borges Foundation, School No. 6, and the municipality, under the vision of Mayor Francisco Azcue,” expressed Gatto.
From the Undersecretariat of Education of the Municipality of Concordia “we want to thank the President of the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande – Argentine Delegation, Alejandro Daneri; Matías André, from Guerrero Electricidad, and the municipal areas of carpentry, electrotechnics, blacksmithing, and municipal building maintenance for their tireless work and dedication in the enhancement of this space. Their support was fundamental for the Paseo de Borges to look renewed, integrating art, history, and culture in the heart of Concordia,” expressed Undersecretary Prof. Carlos Gatto
LEGACY
For her part, Victoria Kodama, President of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the joint work with the city. “It is an honor to be here today and be part of this project that keeps Borges' work alive. This foundation has the mission of preserving and disseminating his legacy, and we see in Concordia an example of how culture can be integrated into the daily life of citizens,” noted Kodama, who attended accompanied by other members of the Foundation.
One of the most outstanding moments of the event was the delivery of a special donation by the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation. Mariana and Victoria Kodama, direct descendants of María Kodama, together with Lic. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, carried out the delivery of a collection of literary works by Jorge Luis Borges. This donation will contribute to enriching the cultural offer of the Paseo, transforming it into a place of consultation and enjoyment for all the residents of Concordia.
With the presence of municipal authorities, representatives of the Foundation, and members of the educational community of School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges, the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, marking the official reopening of the Paseo.
To close this cultural day, those present enjoyed a musical show by Franco Pezzelatto (violin) and Pablo Kauffmann (piano), who performed pieces that included “Ave María”, “Yesterday”, and “Chacarera del Violín”. Both musicians, natives of Concordia, were applauded by the public, crowning the event with a warm and festive atmosphere.
CONFERENCE
The reopening of the Paseo also featured a conference by Dr. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, academic coordinator of the International Borges Foundation, titled “Evaristo Carriego (1930): a turning point in Borges' literature”. In this talk, Dr. Adur Nobile offered a deep reflection on the impact of Carriego on Borges' work, highlighting how this text marked a before and after in his literary career.
The reopening of the Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges not only revitalizes a key space for the city of Concordia, but also strengthens the community's bond with the work of one of the most important authors of universal literature. This project is a clear example of the value of joint work between local and national institutions, betting on cultural development as a fundamental pillar for the growth of society.
With this renewed Paseo, Concordia consolidates itself as a space open to culture, reflection, and reading, making Borges' legacy continue to live among us.
Present were the Secretary of Cabinet Coordination and Treasury Pablo Ferreyra; councilors Silvina Ovelar and Celeste Fuscado; the Departmental Director of Schools Julio Barrios and the general public.