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Tango festival begins in Argentina


BUENOS AIRES: The annual celebration of Argentina's much-loved tango dance swung into action on Tuesday as the opening ceremony of the World Championships took place in Buenos Aires.The ninth edition of the event is set to feature over 400 couples looking to outdo each other in the sultry dance that was famously born in the bordellos of the Latin capital.To kick off the two-week fiesta, a raft of tango's most iconic figures performed at the inauguration ceremony.The 'Los Reyes del Tango' (Kings of Tango) orchestra were joined on stage by one of Argentina's most legendary tango dancers, Maria Neves. The 77-year-old native of Buenos Aires, who
has travelled the world as a professional dancer, said the festival is a celebration of everything that tango represents.

More than 500 musicians and performers are expected to participate in the championships, which run until 30 August 2011.

The main attractions will be the traditional "salon tango" category and the more creative "stage tango" competition.

Couples compete for a prize of 20,000 pesos (4,800 US dollars) but also the glory of being crowned king or queen of the dance that firmly traces its roots to the host city.

The event is also expected to be a boon for the local tourism industry.

Last year more than 500,000 Argentines and 300,000 tourists attended.

As the global popularity of the steamy Argentine dance continues to grow, numbers are expected to be even higher for this year's event. AGENCIES

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