This content has been edited to maintain its original meaning. Florencia Romeo and her girlfriend and sister slept outside Argentina’s largest stadium on May 31st. They had heard rumors that Taylor Swift would be coming to Buenos Aires and wanted to be the first in line. The rumors were true, but the concert was over five months away. The tent remained, with 30 die-hard Swifties rotating in and out to hold their spots in line. The group had been waiting over 163 days for the chance to get close to their idol, who was opening her Eras Tour. The global tour will visit 25 cities across South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Since the North American stretch of the tour in March, Ms. Swift’s iconic status has been solidified. Now, she will demonstrate her fame and adoration worldwide.

Argentina is known for its passionate icons. With sold-out shows and waitlists, the country has become a national event for Ms. Swift. Of the 46 million people in Argentina, 200,000 tickets were sold, with 2.8 million still on a waiting list. Ms. Swift expressed gratitude for the audience greater than anything she’d ever seen. Fans have gathered in celebration from far and wide.

Fans camped outside the stadium’s doors before they opened, hoping for an up-close experience with the pop megastar. For months, 30 members of the tent spent at least 40 hours a month there, each one staying at the tent on average10 to 12 nights. Some attendees were even seen wearing jerseys of the national soccer team with “SWIFT” on the back. Waiting was a pilgrimage for many Swifties, but they believe it was worth it.

Fans also began to take shifts in the line, with each member spending about 10 to 12 nights at the tent on average. This dedication to Ms. Swift’s music has a special meaning to her fans. Although the hard effort and devotion left them behind rows of people, they remained excited to see their idol when she walked onstage.