Gala Tango #2

La Boca, where we visited the day after our arrival, is the birthplace of Tango. The music and dance are a blend of the cultures that immigrated to the tenements of that area. Originally, it was illegal, deemed too scandalous for the upper class. Interestingly, it was initially danced only between two men, unlike how we associate it today.

Our show featured numerous costume changes, which was extremely impressive and well-executed. It concluded with everyone on stage singing the famous Evita song "Don't cry for me Argentina" as a tribute to Eva Perón, whose resting place we will be visiting tomorrow. However, the show ran much later than expected, so it's time for yet another 4.5-hour night of sleep.Read more