00:00 | Trujillo (La Libertad region), Jan. 29.
The 2017 edition of the National Marinera Parade has graced Trujillo city in northern Peru gathering international delegations and their respective dance couples and queens.
Certainly, the exposure to the burning sun did not seem to have interfered with the event, which displayed queens on their floats, and a number of dance couples; many of them were champions from previous years and finalists for the 2017 edition.
Trujillo’s main square was the ideal venue to observe the performance of dancers, who did not hesitate to show their moves and choreographies to the rhythm of bandas (traditional orchestras).
The presence of international delegations was a pleasant surprise. They came from Switzerland, the United States, Argentina, Italy and Spain.
The Ancash delegation was the most impressive among representatives from the hinterland.
Floats were inspired not only by the sea in northern Peru, but by the White House. The Washington delegation reproduced part of it on its platform.
Tourists and attendees in general, mainly seniors and children, filled up the main square’s perimeter to watch the show.
An important presence of foreigners was observed when a cruise ship arrived at the Salaverry port. Vacationers reached Trujillo’s downtown to attend the event as part of a city tour.
It should be noted the Peruvian Navy and Army Infantry Division joined the four-hour parade, too.
Marinera
Marinera is a graceful and romantic couple's dance that uses handkerchiefs as props. The coastal dance is an elegant and stylized reenactment of a courtship, and it shows a blend of the different cultures of Peru. It has gained a lot of recognition and is one of Peru's most popular traditional dances.
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Published: 1/29/2017