Tango Festival in Buenos Aires
The
Argentinean capital will soon be filled with melancholic and sensual rhythms as
part of the Tango Festival taking place from the 12th to the 30th
of August. It is a popular event that floods the streets with colour and
converts the city into the Mecca
of tango for dancers and fans of this dance genre from all over the world. What
better chance to discover the prettiest and romantic spots in Buenos Aires?
A mass music
and dance celebration whereby during the month of August festival-goers will be
able to enjoy performances in different locations of the city including
concerts, shows, conferences, dance seminars, competitions, parties and lively
festivities with live music. A true celebration of tango in all its diverse
aspects and styles.
Don your
best shoes and learn to dance the tango guided by the experts in Buenos Aires, the origin
of this dance genre. Feel the energy, the spirit, the provocation and the
passion of this art that shocked society in the early days of tango.
It is
uncertain as to when and where tango originates exactly, however it developed
in the working-class port neighbourhoods of the city in the 19th
century,  and it has African and migrant
origins. It didn’t take long to catch on and become popular in the city despite
objections by the church and practisers of tango being pursued by the police. Accused
of creating a scandal and promoting lust, it became a hidden leisure pursuit
for many years.
As time
passed, tango started to gain prestige and the international recognition that
it deserved. In 2009 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Now the
Tango Festival is a great opportunity to have an unforgettable experience in Buenos Aires and enjoy
this atmosphere of nostalgic passion. Do you dare to embrace the passion and dance
the Tango?
Laura - Marketing Team