Tango diplomacy sets the tune for success

Argentine dance helps diplomat build strong partnerships to last a lifetime

Diplomacy and tango have key things in common: keeping in step, meeting people and partnership. That is certainly the case for diplomat Juan Cortelletti, whose introduction of the romantic and melancholy tunes of the dance to Chinese people seemed a perfect act of cultural promotion.

"We were very happy to organize the tango academy in China, and it is named after Carlos Cardel, a famous tango singer from Argentina. People met and made friends during the course," said Cortelletti, who spent three years working as the cultural counselor of the Argentine embassy in Beijing before returning to Buenos Aires in December.