TangoBlitz 2012 season opens
MANILA, Philippines - TangoBlitz, a mega tango festival is happening this year from May to June in seven cities around Asia: Singapore, Manila, Bali, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh and Brunei. Organized by Tango Oriental, each Asian city is co-hosted by their local tango clubs.
Here in Manila, Tango Oriental partners with the Manila Tango Club for the 2nd leg of the TangoBlitz, which is the 4th Manila Tango Festival and Championship on May 17 to 22.
An impressive lineup of top-caliber tango artists from Buenos Aires await the avid aficionados at the 4th Manila Tango Festival and Competition from May 17 to 20, a four-day event beginning with a tango competition; and a gala masters show, both at the Makati Sports Club; Filipiniana-themed and farewell milongas at the Ristorante L’Ambasciata D’Abruzzo and Society Lounge, respectively; workshops, private coaching and more.
The region’s well-loved couple Laila and Leandro Oliver together with Forever Tango star Tamara Bisceglia with Federico Paleo head the lineup for this year’s presentation, with Analia Carreno and Luiggi Ramirez of Conjuro Tango fame, and salon maestros Noelia Coletti & Pablo Giorgini.
For information, call 895-4576, e-mail manilatangoclub@gmail.com or visit www.manilatangofestival.com or www.tangoblitz.com.
