Which folk dance, performed with handkerchiefs and a slow, romantic courtship rhythm, is a national symbol?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The zamba
- Step 1: Dancers wave handkerchiefs in a courtship dance. Step 2. The malambo is a fast dance of footwork. Answer: The zamba. Why not the others: The malambo and chacarera are other dances and the cueca is Chilean.
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