Patricio Lorente wrote:
First of all, I have to express on behalf of Wikimedia Argentina our deep gratitude for the election of Buenos Aires as host for WikimanÃa 2009. Like the other bidding teams, we have been working hard during the last months to provide a solid proposal. Every aspect in our bid was extensively developed and, as the representatives of the Jury recognized in the recent press release, a strong and organized team gave most of it to satisfy the requirements. Again we thank you for considering our work and choosing the "Paris of the South" as it is called Buenos Aires.
Congratulations. I look forward to finally visiting the southern hemisphere, and perhaps sharing the experience of mate with a wider group of people.
Buenos Aires is, as we mentioned, a vibrant city. Culture lives everywhere, as tourists often remark. Architecture, literature, arts... a large Wikimedian community! Party opportunities also live everywhere, for those interested, as the city is renowned for its nightlife. Openness is guaranteed in al senses possible. You will know Buenos Aires and its edition of WikimanÃa. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
I do have a comment about a picture in [[en:Buenos Aires]], [[Callerivadavia.jpg]] The way that the gentleman in the foreground is bundled suggests that Buenos Aires is a very cold place, and I know that Wikimania will be taking place in the depths of the Southern Winter. If there is an available picture that gives a warmer impression it might be more in keeping with a positive view of your city. :-)
Ec