[custom_adv] The International Tango Festival of Medellin is principal event of tango organized in the city and one of the most important in the country. This city has a big tradition of this music and a closer relation with Argentina, the maker country of this rhythm. [custom_adv] Tango is a musical genre that came to Medellin in the mid-twentieth century, originally from Argentina.It exposed in the songs’ lyrics migration from the countryside to the city, misfortune and love. [custom_adv] These issues were well received by the public and generated a fairly broad ownership among citizens of the era who frequented some bars in the area of Guayaquil located in the city center to enjoy dance performances, concerts and films related to Tango. [custom_adv] This led to this genre going from being just another musical style to a culture that has been consolidated with strength through the years. [custom_adv] The radio and newspaper were the means of publicity leading the Tango to reach the highest level in the city and its best known proponent was the Argentine Carlos Gardel who died in a tragic plane crash at the airport of Medellin Olaya Herrera on June 24 1935. [custom_adv] This certainly was the starting point for the city to build a culture and a lifestyle highly influenced by this genre, besides worldwide recognition for being the city where he died. The first festival was conducted in1968 and was considered the most important Tango event held outside its home country, Argentina. [custom_adv] Gardel House. A tango show is also performed in the Calle Carabobo located between Explora Park and Deseos Park, where free tango lessons are held. You can buy albums and there is a select group of restaurants of typical food from Argentina. [custom_adv] Admiration for the Tango is a tradition that is still preserved in the city for people of all ages and from different socioeconomic strata such as music lovers, dance and tango culture. [custom_adv] Today the Tango Festival of Medellin is one of the most visited by thousands of tourists from around the world who see this event as a tribute to the death of the great artist Carlos Gardel with dance shows, concerts and academic activities and cultural events for all people. [custom_adv] The Gardel house is located in Manrique district, on Carrera 45, also called The Tango Vía and is considered a cultural heritage site of the city. [custom_adv] It represents the culture of Tango in Medellin. It is the center of the festival and all activities and programs of the festival are coordinated there. In this house there are concerts, audiovisual projections, conferences, and dance shows, as well as a museum and a meeting room for all visitors to the city.
