Tango is a genre of partner dance that originated along with the Rio de la Plata, the natural border separating Argentina and Uruguay, in the 1880s.
This dance was created in the impoverished port areas of these countries by combining the celebrations of Candombe in Rio Plate, Spanish-Cuban habanera, and Argentine milonga. It was practiced largely in brothels and bars in the ports, where bands would perform for the patrons. There is a wide range of customs, beliefs, and rituals that emerged from a mixture of European immigrants, descendants of African slaves, and natives of the region known as criollos. These resulted in a distinctive cultural identity.
In Argentina and Uruguay, tango is also celebrated as part of national heritage celebrations, reflecting the popularity of this popular urban music. A dramatic feel and cultural associations with romance make tango also a popular music and dance element in activities such as gymnastics, figure skating, synchronized swimming, etc. Throughout society, there are different aspects of tango: regular milongas, as well as special festivals. A very famous event is the Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial in Buenos Aires, which is also known as the World Tango dance tournament.
Tango is usually performed between a man and a woman, yet their aspirations are very different. It was often used by women to gain confidence and find a partner. In contrast, men were known to be flirty and sexually inclined and turned to the tango for intimate reasons. The women, however, were most interested in the dance itself and grew to be wealthy. Later in tango history, as the dance culture changed, women and men often wanted to travel and compete, as well as teach tango classes, and then they were seen as equals.
Moreover, tango dance is one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, their music, dance, and poetry embodying and promoting cultural diversity. This dance is usually practiced in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo as it adapts to new environments and times while spreading the spirit of its community worldwide.
Currently, There was a wave movement of new tango songs born in Buenos Aires. It was predominantly influenced by the old orchestral style as opposed to Piazzolla's experiments with electronic music and renewal. Among the novelties are songs with today's lyrics and language, which are inspired by various contemporary styles. Today, among the community include musicians, dancers, choreographers, composers, songwriters, teachers of the art, and the national living treasures who represent the essence of tango culture.
References
(https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/tango-00258) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango#Tango_influence)