It takes two to tango — and pick up the corona
Argentina’s president cautions against hugs and kisses, leading to the suspension of tango classes, shows and milongas in the capital, Buenos Aires
17 March 2020 - 19:07
Buenos Aires — If it takes two to tango, then the national dance of Argentina may come up one short in the age of coronavirus. Tango classes, shows and milongas — traditional tango gatherings — have been suspended in the capital Buenos Aires for at least 15 days as the dance community follows the government’s lead in banning public events.
That is hard to take for many in the tango capital of the world and a country where tactile greetings, sharing gourds of “mate” herbal tea, and gathering around the “asado” barbecue grill are key parts of the social fabric...
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