In Mendoza, butchers are hoping for a rush on meat today and tomorrow as they offer discounts of up to 15% for consumers who plan on watching Argentina take on Nigeria on Saturday in South Africa. Many local bars and restaurants have installed gigantic LCD screens, expecting full houses during the upcoming 90 minute rituals of Argentina’s national soccer team working their way through the various stages of the World Cup.
On the other hand, some local providers declared they do not have any promotions at all, and those providers acknowledge they have few reservations.
Of the Mendocinos who have to work during the first game tomorrow, many are hoping their employers will allow them to watch the game either on site, or to be allowed to go to a nearby bar or restaurant for 90 minutes to view the game.
Many Mendocinos are also planning traditional family gatherings tomorrow morning to watch the first game, with the theme that there is no better place to watch such a match, than in the house of a loved-one, sharing drinks and a hearty meal.
Translated digest of the article " Promociones, asado y picadas para ver a la Selección con amigos” written by Ignacio de la Rosa for Diario Los Andes.
Photos by Diario Los Andes.
The original article is available at:
http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2010/6/11/sociedad-495366.asp
