Tradition Day pays tribute not only to Hernández but also to the popular traditions passed down from generation to generation. The day commemorates the birth of José Hernández, the writer behind Martín Fierro, the epic poem that captures the life, struggles, and spirit of the Argentine gaucho — a central figure in the nation’s rural heritage. In towns and cities across the country, the date serves as a reminder of Argentina’s cultural roots and the need to preserve the customs that define its na