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| Tango Show (Photo by Jenny Mealing-Flickr) |
It was a regular fiesta for Pope Francis’ recent 78th birthday.
So what do you give the pontiff who seemingly has everything?
The crowd presented him with cake, cards (many made by children), and dozens of tango dancers.
Lest there be questions about the dancing, let it not be forgotten that King David had a similar fondness for such holy exuberance.
Wikipedia explains that the tango has roots in both European and African culture. African slaves were
once a huge part of the Argentine population. They
brought with them their native dances, many of which
had been associated with worship.
The Vatican Associated
Press offered this quote: The tango is a dance that unites all people no matter
where
they come from.
Perhaps worship in general should include more dance and less talk…
Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-Argentine
http://news.yahoo.com/pope-gets-cake-tango-chicken-birthday-133336736.html
Copyright December 18, 2014 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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