Information for the media release for the Latin American event

ARTE LATINO
…..Al reencuentro con nuestras raíces
&
LET’S TANGO TO SAMBA
BMW EDGE Federation Square
March 11 2007
10 am to 6pm

ARTE LATINO is a unique event that presents arts and crafts of talented Latin American artisans working in Australia, as well as imported traditional handicrafts from indigenous communities.

Artisans from all corners of South and Central America will show the best of their works, reflecting hundreds of years of traditions and skills.

Craftsmanship molding the clay, carving the stone, bringing to life the beautifully handcrafted jewellery, traditional paintings and the scent of ancient aromas through a special display of perfumed candles are just some of the few artistic expressions that the event has to offer.

The public will have the opportunity to meet these talented artisans and share the experience and beauty of Latin-American cultures through a variety of stalls from Chile, Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador, Argentina and many others.

For visiting children ARTE LATINO will also offer face painting of indigenous motives, hands-on creative activities, introductory Spanish fun classes and music/ storytelling workshops by musician Rosamel Burgos.

TIME RUNS SLOWLY BETWEEN THE THREADS OF THE WEAVER, AND STORIES OF HUNDREDS YEARS OF TRADITION ARE TOLD ON EVERY PIECE MADE BY SOUTH AMERICAN ARTISANS…
Paulina Fuentes

On stage and complementing ARTE LATINO, visitors will continue indulging their senses through LET’S TANGO TO SAMBA: a series of dance and music performances and over four hours of free workshops for everyone young and old, big and small to join and enjoy.
Highlights of this program are: Afro Brazil Capoheira, Rio Samba, Argentinian Fringe Tango, Peruvian Folkloric Group, Cuban Dance Academy, Fiesta Mexico, Grupo Raíces, Rosamel Burgos, Ricardo Bonel, the Melbourne Chilean Choir and many more.

See you then, don’t miss it. It’ ll be fun!!!