Granada Tango Festival


Other than those opulent historic monuments such as Alhambra and the Alcazaba palace, Granada is famous for a number of local fairs and fiestas including the International Tango Festival.

The breathtaking scenic beauty of Sierra Nevada Mountains, together with the cultural tone of this medieval Andalusian town, makes it the perfect venue for such a cultural event. The festival is held every year since 1988 in the month of March.

On your next visit to Granada, or an excursion from Marbella, if it coincides with the Tango festival time- there is no better opportunity to witness and enjoy live performances of this style of dance, song and music which is today popular all around the world.

The International Tango Festival in Granada (Internacional de Tango de Granada) runs for six days, and it is first of its kind in Spain. Performers from Europe and all parts of world join to celebrate this historic dance form which dates back to the late 19th century with the name Tango, although its origin directs you to even few more decades back.

There are various forms of Tango dances evolved in different regions of Europe, both in terms of movements, bodily posture and music. Today, Argentina and Uruguay both claim to be the birth place of Tango. Nevertheless, it has also been influenced by Spanish culture.

At the Teatro Isabel la Católica, you will see spectacular dance shows, live music, and dance competition from some top class tango dancing professionals. This apart, the Granada Tango Festival also offers photographic exhibitions, poetry readings, cultural debates and much more, where you can watch or take part.

In relation to the promotion and education of this dance form, Spain with Granada Tango Festival contributes to the larger cause. Granada Tango Festival celebrates everything that relate to Tango culture in Spain and world over.

The 2011 Granada Tango Festival

In its 23rd edition, the festival is sure to repeat its success with the presence of international artists and audience from all parts of the globe. This year, too, you will be given a chance to meet Tango World’s top artists.

Granada Tango Festival, just in the league of some other international Tango festivals, has been successfully offering its attendees, artists and culture vultures a broad and intellectual view point through various seminars and cultural discussions.

In Spain, there has been a tremendous rise in the number of Tango artists and for them, Granada Tango Festival provides an excellent platform to showcase their talent. This event fills the whole city with rhythm and passion.

Those who want to visit this Andalusian town, the month of March adds more glamour and fun with the Festival. Keep checking www.eltango.com for the Tango Festival dates.


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