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Latin American Night—From Mayan civilization to Latin Flavor
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Updated: 2008-08-19 10:01
The Latin American Night was staged on the Great Hall of the People on August 1 and 2.
Latin American Night was directed by Ding Wei, the First-level National Director of Central national song and dance troupe ,who has directed the opening ceremony of the 8th Asia Arts Festival and numerous of national dance and singing performances. This time, he mixed Mayan civilization with Latin flavor and brought it to Beijing’s audiences through wonderful performances by dance groups from Peru, Brazil, Cuba and Colombia.
Brazilian samba dance regiment, Peru Andean band, Colombian dancing league, etc. brought Latin American art overflowing with enthusiasm. The Jazz, Tango and Samba brought the colorful foreign lands conditions and customs and Latin American people's blessing to Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Latin American art groups comprising Brazilian Samba Troupe, Andean band from Peru and Colombia Dance Troupe expressed their best wishes in the term of the passionate Latin American dances.
Brazil Samba
Samba is one of the most popular forms of music in Brazil. It is widely viewed as Brazil's national musical style. Much of the music in the heavily populated coastal areas shows a remarkable combination of African, Native Indian, and Iberian influences.
Mexico Folk Dance
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