Pakapaka is an Argentine television channel and website providing shows and original programming for children ages 2 to 12 and their families.[2] Launched initially as a programming section in the Encuentro television channel on September 23, 2007, and later as a digital terrestrial television and FTA channel on September 17, 2010,[1] although regular transmissions begun on September 9. It is operated by Argentina's Ministry of Education.
Country | Argentina |
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Programming | |
Picture format | 16:9 (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Ministry of Education of Argentina |
Sister channels | Televisión Pública, Encuentro, DeporTV, CINE.AR, TEC |
History | |
Launched | 17 September 2010[1] |
Links | |
Website | pakapaka.gob.ar |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
TDT | 22.02 (HD) |
The word paka paka in Quechua language refers to the "hide and seek" game.[3]
The channel transmits 24 hours a day. Its programming is divided in two blocks. The first one Ronda Pakapaka, aimed to 2 to 5 years old (preschoolers),[2] contains the following programmes:[4]
The second block, for children from 6 to 12 years old, contains the following programmes: