South American gastronomy, music and dance at the Latin America Festival at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples!
All projects Mostra d'Oltremare, in Naples, from the 30 June to the 2 July and from the 7 to the 9 July 2017, will take place the Latin American Festival, in conjunction with the Festival "Naples Meet the World". It will be a golden opportunity for lovers of colors, music and dances that characterize the beautiful world of Latin America.
Typical gastronomy, dance lessons, dances, concerts, shows and cultural and folk events in which the uses and customs of the Latin culture will be exhibited will be just some of the important elements of a Festival that promises to make sparks, dragging you into a world where passion, movement and music are the masters.
Events of the Latin American Festival
Caribbean dance
Visitors to the Latin American Festival they will have fun with the music and dance of those calient places, unleash themselves in the company of the masters and admire the performances of the dancers. You will pass from Argentine Tango to Brazilian Samba, from Cha Cha Cha to Rumba, from Paso doble to Salsa, from Merengue to Bachata and finally the Mambo. Let's see in detail some of these Latin American dance styles.
Samba
Samba is a musical style originating from Brazil, born from the union of the musical traditions of various African ethnic groups. In the original dance you can see the rhythms of the liturgies of some divinities that belong to the religions of various African peoples: cateretè, bajao, batuque and jongo.
Cha Cha Cha
The Cha Cha Cha is a Cuban dance born in 1900. The reason why it was called so is not clear, it is thought that either it depends on the rhythm that is counted during the execution of the steps that is "two-three-cha cha cha" , or the noise produced by the sole of the shoes during the triple step.
Rumba
Rumba is a Cuban dance born at the end of slavery by poor but free people who used dance and music to express their thoughts on religion, society and affections. The main element of this dance was the accelerated and rocking movement of the dancers.
Paso Doble
The Paso Doble is of Spanish origin. Initially it was used for the parades of the quadrilles during the bullfight, in fact all the figures were inspired by the actions of the bullfighter during the fight with the bull. In this dance the two dancers must express energy and involve every part of the body maintaining a certain rigor in all movements.
Salsa
Salsa was born in Cuba and derives from the Son, even if compared to it, while maintaining the function of courtship dance, it accelerates the rhythm. This dance brings back to the musical traditions of the countries of Central and South America and has been handed down from generation to generation, by style, technique and interpretation.
Meringue
Merengue is a dance with an overwhelming rhythm, born in the Dominican Republic. It is assumed that it originated from the imitation of the movements of slaves who, due to the chains at the ankles, to move quickly in the fields rhythmically transferred the weight of the body from one foot to the other.
Bachata
Bachata was born among the poor people of the Dominican Republic and was a way to escape from everyday problems. The way of dancing was considered vulgar and was opposed by the authorities because the bodies of the man and woman were too entangled. Today, however, it is considered a sensual and engaging dance.
Mambo
The mambo was born from the desire on the part of the slaves to “let loose” (in the true sense of the word) once free from the chains, hence one of the most frenetic dances was born. It is a dance full of rhythm and sensuality that is performed in pairs and involves the encounter between man and woman who perform the same steps.
Tango
At the Latin American Festival you can admire the performances of Tango, one of the most loved couple dances in the world. It is an elegant and passionate dance, based on improvisation and on the feeling between the two dancers who, through body language, music and song lyrics, tell an exciting story without the use of words. The Argentine Tango in 2009 was included by UNESCO in the list of intangible heritage of humanity, for its artistic, cultural and historical value.
Zumba
At the Latin American Festival all they will have fun in the company of the masters, at the rhythm of the Zumba, a fitness discipline that combines aerobic movements with the rhythms of Latin American dances. The music and choreography that have been studied for Zumba are intended to entertain and make you forget the physical effort.
Zumba was born from an idea of a Colombian choreographer who wanted to reinterpret the Caribbean and Latin American dances in such a way as to obtain a sporting discipline that would help maintain the physical shape and tone legs and buttocks.
Dining
Participants in the Latin American Festival can taste the typical dishes of traditional South American cuisine, a cuisine with strong flavors with unusual combinations of foods. Some of their delicacies are already known and appreciated all over the world such as Tacos and Tortillas, other delicacies of their gastronomy you will discover them during the event in the various restaurants present.
Argentino Restaurant
Argentine cuisine is based on meat, but it is also famous for vegetables and desserts made with fruit. Some of the main dishes are: "la Parilla" a tasty grilled meat made with different cuts, "l'Hunita Criolla" an Andean dish consisting of onions, fried tomatoes and corn, "Dulce de Leche" a cream obtained by slow cooking of milk with sugar.
Cuban restaurant
Cuban cuisine is based on the use of meat, fish and fruit. Some of the main dishes are: "Chicharrones" of pork-based snacks, Fufu "a banana puree topped with mojo, oil and garlic and" Ajiaco "a soup made with potatoes, bananas, chicken and dried meat . If we talk about Cuba we cannot forget "the Rum" obtained from the extract of sugar cane.
Mexican restaurant
Mexican cuisine is one of the richest in the world for proteins, vitamins and minerals. The dishes are very colorful thanks to the rich variety of vegetables and fruit and have a strong and spicy taste due to the presence of numerous spices. Among the main dishes we remember the "Tacos", the "Tortillas", the "Chili", the "Fajitas", the "Guacamole" sauce and the "Tequila", a drink obtained from the Agave plant.
Peruvian restaurant
Peruvian cuisine is rich in colors and spicy flavors obtained from the various species of chillies used during the making of the dishes. Among the main dishes we remember the "Ceviche" dish made with sole, onion and lemon, "El Anticucho" a marinated meat presented on a skewer, the "Tacu Tacu" a traditional dish created with the leftovers of the day before.
Venezuelan restaurant
Venezuelan gastronomy is influenced by local tribes and Colombian cuisine. It is a simple and tasty cuisine based on fruit, vegetables and fish. Among the typical dishes we remember: the "Pabellòn" a recipe based on rice, beans and fried plantain, the "Sancocho" a fish and vegetable stew and the "Quesillo" a cheesecake based on cheese, condensed milk and Rum.
Information on the Latin American Festival
When: from the 30 June to the 2 July and from the 7 to the 9 July 2017
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare - via John Fitzgerald Kennedy 54 | via Terracina 197 | P.le Tecchio / via Marconi | via A. Usodimare - 80125 Naples
Prezzi:
- whole 10 euro (adults and children over 13 years)
- reduced 5 euro (accompanying the disabled)
- free for children under 13 and handicapped people with 100% disabilities (certified by green sheet or ASL certificate)
- The ticket includes all the "Naples Meet the World" festivals
- Buy the ticket online
- Friday and Saturday from 18.00 to 3.00
- Sunday from the 12.00 24.00
