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Merengue was first mentioned in the mid-19th century with the earliest documented evidence being newspaper articles. Some of the articles inform about a "lascivious" dance, and also highlight merengue displacing the Tumba. The genre had originated within the rural, northern valley region around the city of Santiago called the Cibao. It later ...
The dance originated as a rural dance and later became a ballroom dance. [3] Merengue has three distinct sections: the paseo, the merengue proper, and the closing jaleo which includes improvisation. [4] Partners hold each other in a closed position. The leader holds the follower's waist with their right hand and the follower's right hand with ...
Merengue can refer to: Merengue music, a musical genre which originated in the Dominican Republic. Merengue (dance), a dance form; Merengue típico, a regional variety of merengue popular in the Cibao valley of the Dominican Republic; Venezuelan Merengue; An adjective referring to the Real Madrid football club
Merengue típico is the oldest style of merengue still performed today (usually in the Dominican Republic and the United States), its origins dating back to the 1850s. It originated in the rural city of Navarrete (villa bisono), northern valley region around the city of Santiago called the Cibao, resulting in the term "merengue cibaeño".
The music of the Dominican Republic is primarily influenced by Western European music, with Sub-Saharan African and native Taino influences. The Dominican Republic is mainly known for its merengue and bachata music, both of which are the most famous styles of music in the Dominican Republic, and have been exported and popularized around the world.
Three British shortbreads, ready for dipping into your coffee or tea come in three flavors: coffee (made with real ground coffee), cocoa (made with chocolate and meringue), and English toffee and nut.
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Another treat for those Easter baskets, these chocolate coins come wrapped in shiny colorful foil the kids will love. Made with Belgian milk chocolate , you won't believe they cost less than three ...