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Viva America march held today on the 11th of October in Madrid where Latin American representative countries paraded from Atocha to Cibeles in a joyful music celebration, Madrid, Spain, 11/10/2009.

[EN] Viva America march culminates 5 days of celebrations, cultural events of Latin American countries in Madrid, Spain. The festival started on the 7th of October and finished today on the 11th at 10pm. That day at 5pm thousands of people gathered in Atocha to participate in a celebration full of joy, sunshine, South American rhythms from Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, etc.   
[ES] La marcha Viva América culmina los 5 días de celebraciones, eventos culturales de los países latinoamericanos en Madrid, España. El festival comenzó el 7 de octubre y finalizó hoy el 11 de Octubre a las 22 horas. Hoy mismo a las 17 horas miles de personas se congregaron en Atocha para participar en una fiesta llena de alegría, luz del sol, ritmos sudamericanos de Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, etc.

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Viva America Cultural Celebration in Madrid Conclusion

Viva America march held today on the 11th of October in Madrid where Latin American representative countries paraded from Atocha to Cibeles in a...

by Ervin Sarkisov in Spain on 10/10/2009

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