Euronews shows how tango united Baku, Buenos Aires

Euronews has prepared an article on the first International Tango and Culture Festival, El Calor en Baku, which took place in Baku, Report informs.

The article notes that over the course of six days, the ancient Icherisheher was transformed into a space that united music, dance, live communication, and cultural dialogue.

"You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijani capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe. Tango is one of the world's most recognisable dances - a universal expression of love, passion and intensity," reads the article. "But it perhaps isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you picture a city like Baku in Azerbaijan, a country renowned for its intricate carpet weaving, medieval architecture and traditional dances like Yalli and Asma Kasma. At first glance, the two are an unlikely pairing: Tango was born in the port districts of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century, while Baku sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia on the shores of the Caspian Sea. However, the two have joined forces after Baku hosted its first-ever international tango festival, El Calor en Baku."

The channel also spoke with Eldar Djafarov, founder of the Azerbaijan Dance Union, who emphasized that Baku has historically been a meeting point between Europe and Asia.

"Baku has become a meeting point between Europe and Asia, and we felt it was the right moment to introduce a world-class cultural event that could unite people through art and human connection. Over six days, the historic streets of Icherisheher became a living cultural bridge between Azerbaijan and Argentina," he said.

Euronews shows how tango united Baku, Buenos Aires