Dominicans break Guinness World Record in merengue
According to Guinness, more than 422 partners danced for over five minutes to break the record.
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - A new Guinness World Record for the largest number of partners dancing merengue was set in Santo Domingo.
According to Guinness, more than 422 partners danced for over five minutes to break the record previously held by Russia.
With a total of 422 couples, achieved in the Plaza España of the Dominican capital, dancing the theme “El Merenguón” of the late Joseíto Mateo, “El Rey del Merengue.”
During the process, each judge was responsible for evaluating 24 pairs, separating them into blocks to avoid confusion.
Those present kept motivating and encouraging the participants shouting phrases like “Long live the meringue!” – clapping and raising the national flag. The light rain did not stop the public, while in the surroundings the tourists did not stop surveying the historical moment and some took advantage of the activity to work their dance steps.
Merengue has its origins in the Dominican Republic in the middle of the 19th century. In 2016, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization) declared traditional Dominican merengue music and dance an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
