This page will contain images about cueca, as they become available.CuecaThe cueca has been the official national dance of Chile since September 18, 1979. While its origins are not clearly defined, it is considered to have Spanish, African influences, amongst others. The most widespread version of its origins relates it with the zamacueca which arose in Peru as a variantion of Spanish dancing with Creole and African influences. The dance is then thought to have passed to Chile where its name was shortened and where it continued to evolve. The Chilean cueca spread to various regions, including Peru itself where it was called the chilena until the War of the Pacific, after which its name was changed to the marinera in that country. The usual interpretation of this courting dance is zoomorphic: it tries to reenact the courting ritual of a rooster and a hen. The male displays a quite enthusiastic and at times even aggressive attitude while attempting to court the female, who is elusive, defensive and demure. Some differences can be noticed depending on geographical location and there are two distinct variants in addition to the traditional cueca:
Cueca is also a term for men's underwear in Portuguese. This page about cueca includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about cueca News stories about cueca External links for cueca Videos for cueca Wikis about cueca Discussion Groups about cueca Blogs about cueca Images of cueca |
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Cueca is also a term for men's underwear in Portuguese. LITA means:. Some differences can be noticed depending on geographical location and there are two distinct variants in addition to the traditional cueca:. Lita can mean:. The male displays a quite enthusiastic and at times even aggressive attitude while attempting to court the female, who is elusive, defensive and demure. Left Internal Thoracic Artery - an arterial conduit often used for CABG. The usual interpretation of this courting dance is zoomorphic: it tries to reenact the courting ritual of a rooster and a hen. The alter ego of Sailor Jupiter from the "Sailor Moon" series. The Chilean cueca spread to various regions, including Peru itself where it was called the chilena until the War of the Pacific, after which its name was changed to the marinera in that country. The professional wrestler performing for World Wrestling Entertainment, see Lita. The dance is then thought to have passed to Chile where its name was shortened and where it continued to evolve. The album by Lita Ford, see Lita (album). The most widespread version of its origins relates it with the zamacueca which arose in Peru as a variantion of Spanish dancing with Creole and African influences. The official currency of Lithuania, see Litas. While its origins are not clearly defined, it is considered to have Spanish, African influences, amongst others. The cueca has been the official national dance of Chile since September 18, 1979. The Chiloé Cueca: The main difference is that the steps are shorter and that the singer has a more important role than the instruments. The Northern Cueca: The main difference with this version is that there is no singing in the accompanying music which is played with only trumpets, tubas and drums. |