Tango. Argentina

 Tango tradition will be presented at the International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage "Lauksnos".

The Argentinian and Uruguayan tradition of the Tango, now familiar around the world, was developed by the urban lower classes in Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the Rio de la Plata basin. Among this mix of European immigrants to the region, descendents of African slaves and the natives of the region known as criollos, a wide range of customs, beliefs and rituals were merged and transformed into a distinctive cultural identity. As one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, the music, dance and poetry of tango both embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue. It is practised in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, spreading the spirit of its community across the globe even as it adapts to new environments and changing times. That community today includes musicians, professional and amateur dancers, choreographers, composers, songwriters, teachers of the art and the national living treasures who embody the culture of tango. Tango is also incorporated into celebrations of national heritage in Argentina and Uruguay, reflecting the widespread embrace of this popular urban music.

On July 11, the tango tradition will be presented at the "Lauksnos" Festival by the ensemble La Porteña Tango.

The Argentine tango group with the largest audience in Europe and more than 900 concerts performed on stages in 23 countries across four continents.

La Porteña Tango has released 5 albums with the legendary Argentine label Melopea, produced by Maestro Litto Nebbia, and has presented its highly successful music and dance shows Un Placer!, Perfume de Tango, Danzarín, Buenos Aires… Cuando Lejos Me Vi, Que Me Van a Hablar de Amor!, 10 Años, Alma de Bohemio, 15 Tangos de Historia, Desde el Jardín del Alma, and the recent Así se Baila el Tango! in a large number of the most famous theatres and World Music festivals in the world, performing more than 80 shows per year and making them the most popular group in Europe today.