Couples compete in Tango World Championship in Argentina

The Tango World Championship is reportedly the world’s largest tango dance event. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Aug 25, 2016 7:46 AM IST

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The Tango World Championship is reportedly the world’s largest tango dance event. (REUTERS)

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Several couples competed at the Tango World Championship that was held in Argentina on August 22. (REUTERS)

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Participants from various countries including Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Japan, Italy and Russia took part in the event and went through several qualifying rounds. (REUTERS)

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Interestingly, tango is a dance form that originated between Argentina and Uruguay in the 19th century and spread to the rest of the world. (REUTERS)

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The event is an annual competition that is held at Buenos Aires, Argentina in the month of August. (REUTERS)

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The World Tango Festival and Championship opened on August 22 and is scheduled to run until August 31. (REUTERS)

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Tango is essentially a sensual ballroom dance where both the dancers are required to be in open embrace. (REUTERS)

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Reportedly, the competition was only open to couples consisting of men and women but the rules were relaxed in 2013 to accommodate same gender couples. (REUTERS)