National Marinera Contest to be Held in Trujillo, Peru

National Marinera Contest to be Held in Trujillo, Peru (Living in Peru): "To continue the tradition of promoting the Marinera, one of Peru's most elegant dances, the 48th National Northern Marinera contest is to take place in Trujillo from January 22 to 27.

The Mansiche Arena in Trujillo is to be the stage for this National Marinera Contest, the most elegant couples dance in Peru. Different categories and choreographic styles are judged. Both dancers swirl while waving a white handkerchief and executing a number of characteristic steps. The male dancer wears a poncho and a hat, and if riding horseback, he does so on a Peruvian Paso horse. The female dancer wears a beautiful typical regional dress."