Tango Takes Center Stage on Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture has launched a new collection dedicated to the rich history and legacy of Argentine tango, in partnership with local cultural institutions. The collection brings together over 50 stories about the dance and its people, including legends like Carlos Gardel and Julio De Caro.

The project aims to preserve and celebrate Argentina's heritage, following the success of 'Argentina's Table,' which explored the country's culinary scene. This new collection includes personal stories from contemporary orchestra players, passionate dancers, and artisans who craft instruments and shoes that define the tango style.

'In the national government, we celebrate initiatives like this, which combine technology, cooperation between institutions, and coordination with the private sector to preserve and disseminate our cultural heritage,' says Leonardo Cifelli, Argentina's national secretary of culture. 'A few weeks away from a new anniversary of tango's UNESCO recognition (September 30), this collaboration represents a new opportunity to project one of the most valuable expressions of Argentine identity to the world.'