Tango in Paris ((Learn the local customs)/Paris Five-Color Pen Series))

Author: Liu Zhixia
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: Tango dance emerged in the slums of Argentina around 1880 and became popular worldwide at the turn of the 20th century. With its quirky and complex steps, ever-changing hand positions, seemingly ruleless movements, and rigorous coordination, coupled with meticulous attire, it quickly captivated the perfection-seeking French nation and dominated the ballrooms of the upper class. Paris and Buenos Aires became the two global centers of tango. When a piece ends, the dancers seem to have undergone a tense battle, gaining immense physical pleasure and spiritual peace from it. This battle is always a clash of equals, with no losers or victors. Their French nation is like this. Their tango dance is complex and ever-changing, bewildering. Over the past two decades, the author has strived to understand French nationality and society, but the words "truth" are like a fleeting shadow before the eyes—every step forward takes it further away. Understanding the truth and grasping the essence has become an endless game. This pursuit is not only exhausting but also inevitably leads to observation errors, causing discouragement. Yet, its irresistible charm lies here. The author has been in Paris for years and remains as enthusiastic as ever.