Roxanne Delacroix put on her dancing shoes to join Bangkok’s “Tangueros” in a “Machos versus Divas party”

Tango Oriental, led by the charismatic Ogie Mendoza from Manila presented a must for all tango afcionados: Tango Xposed at the Dream Hotel.

The festival, organized with the help of Argentina’s Ambassador to Bangkok, Felipe Frydman, Khun Sukhumarn and Boon Choo plus all the tango clubs of South East Asia began with a party at the Ambassador’s residence and lasted for four days. Held in conjunction was an art Exhibition displaying the expressive photography of Aglin Kanginnadhi and paintings by Stefani K and her daughter Stella Prasetya.

Passionate Tango lovers from around the world were treated to a special seminar under the supervision of the one and only Alejandra Mantinan. In the evening, afer having polished their  dancing skills the participants had the chance to show of on the dance foor during an exquisite dinner at “Flava” which was followed by a breath-taking performance from Asia’s star couples;  Julieta Biscione and Roberto Castillo and Alejandra Mantinan and Gregorio Garrido.

When Tango frst became popular in Argentina it was a men only afair. How times have changed; Alejandra, dressed as a “tanguero” partnered Julieta in a sultry dance to show that ladies can do it better. Later the captivated audience got to have a taste of how passionate and erotic tango should look when you excel at the art.

The last day of the festival continued with more tango workshops for the addicted fans. Tango is part of the Argentine culture but has become a worldwide phenomenon since it’s  resurgence in the eighties.

In the last three years this event has united a family of “tangueros” in Bangkok and all over Asia. W  all look forward to next year’s event which will certainly be even more successful due to Ogie’s and Khun Suk’s creative talents.

If you are interested in fnding out more about tango in Bangkok send an email to talkntango@gmail.com