Marinera

Marinera is a partner dance that originated along the coastal regions of Peru, using handkerchiefs as props. The dance is a mix of Spanish contradanza and Andean zamacueca, and is a stylized reenactment of a courtship, showing a blend of the different cultures of Peru. The dance has gained recognition throughout South America and is known as the most prominent traditional dance of Peru. The city of Trujillo has been recognized as the national birthplace of the marinera since 1986. The Marinera Festival, a cultural event dedicated to marinera held in Trujillo, although as of 2023 the festival has been held in the city of Lima. These annual competitions of the dance have taken place since 1960. In 2012, the Congress of Peru observed nationally October 7 as a commemorative day for the marinera.

This article is about the dance. For the sauce, see marinara.
Marinera
A couple dances the Peruvian marinera
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsPeru, 1879–1894
Derivative forms
  • Marinera norteña
  • Marinera Trujillo
  • Caballo de paso
Subgenres
Fusion genres
  • Criolla
  • Cumbia
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The dance is traditionally accompanied by several instruments: cajón, clarinets, guitars, drums, and bugles.

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