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La
Marinera Dance Festival in Trujillo Peru
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Location:
Trujillo (La Libertad)
Date: January 20
The
marinera is one of the most elegant dances in Peru. The
dance involves a great deal of flirting between a couple,
who each twitch a handkerchief in their right hand, while
keeping the beat during what is fairly complex choreography.
Dance steps, characteristic of the marinera include the
coqueteo (with the couple dancing very closely together)
and the skillful cepillado footwork (literally "brushing").
The daring marinera, danced in the department of La Libertad,
features the man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and poncho and
the lady dressed in an intricate Moche lace dress.
From
January 20-30, the Gran Chimú stadium in the city
of Trujillo holds the country's most important marinera
festival. This competition, that draws couples from all
over the country, is organized by the Club Libertad. During
the festival, the city also hosts processions involving
floats, and the whole town takes on a festive air. The people
of Trujillo gather at the main square to dance and celebrate.
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