Tango today, and world heritage

From the late 20th century, tango drew global attention again through film and stage, while new currents such as neo-tango — incorporating electronic sound — emerged. In the milongas of Buenos Aires, people still dance both tradition and innovation.

In 2009, tango was inscribed on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as a tradition of Argentina and Uruguay. The music born in the port towns of the Río de la Plata is now a cultural treasure shared by all humankind.