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The statement came in Abu Dhabi after 24 members of the Intergovernmental Committee of intangible heritage, which belongs to Unesco decided to give the dance and tango music protected cultural status.
After several months of analysis of the proposal, the UNESCO declared Argentine tango as part of the cultural heritage of humanity.
River Plate Gender was included by the Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural between the traditions it sees as something valuable to save mankind.
The Minister of Culture of Buenos Aires, Hernan Lombardi, said he was "very proud" after learning of the decision.
The statement came in Abu Dhabi after 24 members of the Intergovernmental Committee of intangible heritage, which belongs to Unesco decided to give the dance and tango music protected cultural status.
The proposal for the Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included the tango, music and dance rioplatenses par excellence, was promoted jointly by Argentina and Uruguay.
The tradition of the tango in Argentina and Uruguay, now known worldwide, was born in the basin of the Rio de la Plata, between the popular classes of cities Buenos Aires and Montevideo. In this region, blending European immigrants, the descendants of African slaves and native (Creole), there was an amalgam of customs, beliefs and rituals which became a specific cultural identity. Among the most characteristic expressions of that identity include music, dance and poetry of tango that are both an embodiment and a vehicle for diversity and cultural dialogue.
Practiced in the milongas "typical" dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Argentine tango has spread the spirit of community throughout the world, adapting to new environments and over time. That community now includes musicians, amateur and professional dancers, choreographers, composers, lyricists and professors teaching this art and they discover the living treasures that embody national culture of tango.
The tango is also present at the celebrations of national heritage, both in Argentina and Uruguay, which shows the vast extent of this urban folk music.
The city of Buenos Aires celebrating Argentine tango was proclaimed part of the intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO with a popular milonga tango in traditional corner of San Juan and Boedo streets. The great milonga opened to all citizens and Argentine and Uruguayan artists like Susana Rinaldi and Ruben Rada, among others.
The celebration demonstrated the latest champions Tango Dance World room 2009, the Japanese Hiroshi and Kyoko Yama with live orchestra, which premiered on tango "sidewalks on both sides," composed especially for this awaited occasion. |