[Tango-L] World Tango Championships v. World Tango Festival

[Janis Kenyon]

Alberto Gesualdi wrote in part:
<<If you compared this organization with the organization of Daniel Rofman
World Tango Festival (with Aurora Lubiz and Jorge Firpo as hosts in the last
edition), differences arise inmediately.  Of course, for the world tango
festival you have to book in advance , pay the fees, etc.etc.. but once you
pay, the organization takes care of you.  This world festival still lacks
and organization abroad .The embassies made some help with promotion and
assistance, but do not put money in the event.>>>

The tango championships held during eleven days are an event organized by
the city of Buenos Aires with many corporate sponsors.  Participation in the
competition is free to all.  Entrance to the concerts, classes, and
competitions are free as well.  More than 100,000 people attended over the
11 days.  www.tangodata.gov.ar

The World Tango Festival organized by Daniel Rofman since 2001 is a private
enterprise.  He is a businessman with a bank account in the USA who saw an
opportunity with tango.  He hired Lubiz and Firpo as artistic directors
since he knows nothing about tango.  He sets up the hotel, registration
fees, travel packages, and hires the teachers and orchestras.   The
week-long event drew 800 people last year from 35 countries for classes and
milongas.  This is a private enterprise that supports itself by charging
registration of $498us up to $622us per person.   Rofman doesn't need
sponsorship.  www.worldtangofestival.com.ar