La Casa Rosada (Buenos Aires)

CAS International Photo Contest Winner Series

Featured Photographer:

Arnav Mody

Description:

"La Casa Rosada or The Pink House is Argentina's presidential palace. It is situated at Plaza de Mayo which is the one place where all the energy, emotions and stories of the country are concentrated and can be seen. In the foreground painted in white, one can see the markings on the ground that symbolize las madres de Plaza de Mayo (the mothers of Plaza de Mayo). A group of people still convene at the plaza every Thursday to protest the forced disappearance of their loved ones by the military dictatorship during the 'Dirty War'' where over 30,000 were 'disappeared' between 1976 and 1983. This plaza was the scene of the Argentina's independence revolution of May 25, 1810 that gave the country its freedom. The sentiment of liberty still lives on this plaza through political, social and economic demonstrations. In front of the Argentine flag that waves proudly, the security barricades have graffiti addressing topics like The Falkland’s/Malvinas War, abortion, inflation and wages. This is the first place anybody should visit in Buenos Aires as one can never escape the dynamic emotions that overwhelm the serene air."

Stop by the lounge at the CAS Advising Center in the Silver Building to see Arnov's photo, as well as the other winners!