One of the events of the World Cup that I am most looking forward to is the "Global Village" that will be set up in Chapultepec Park. There will be handicrafts, food, and music of the nations participating in the Cup.
Two weekends ago, after Alejandro and I went to the Fonart store in Chapultepec, we walked all the way across Section 1 of the park. As we neared the main entrance on Paseo de la Reforma, we came across the area where the "village" was being constructed. The sign said that 48 nations will be represented.
The names of many countries are written differently in Spanish. Can you figure them out?
The pavilions of the nations were under construction as we passed through.
This map on the website shows where the pavilions of each nation will be located. It is perhaps fortunate that Iran and the United States will be on opposite sides of the "village". It might have even been deliberately planned that way.
According to the information at that time, the "Global Village" would be open on Saturday, June 6th. So last Saturday Alejandro and I returned to Chapultepec Park, but we discovered that they had changed the date. It would not open until Tuesday, June 9th. I have found that it is not uncommon for the dates of events to be changed at the last minute. I find it very annoying. Nevertheless, I plan to visit the "village"... perhaps, numerous times... if the rainy weather permits.
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