Encuentro – Tango and Latin Lands Festival

Argentine tango arrives in Volturino

Encuentro – Tango and Latin Lands Festival is a traveling event that traverses the Monti Dauni in the province of Foggia every summer, bringing Argentine tango and Latin American culture to the villages of the Daunian Apennines. Volturino, a small town perched on the mountains north of Foggia, is a key stop on the festival circuit, hosting the opening night and kicking off a week of music, dance, and conviviality that spans across the Daunia and Murgia regions.

An evening of street performance and milonga

During the Volturino stop, the historic town square comes alive in the evening with the street show 'Matear o Morir' by Duo Carcajada, followed by a tango show featuring live music by Sampo y La Vartuli. The performances are accompanied by the preparation and tasting of Argentine asado and other Latin American specialties, turning the evening into a celebration of South American flavors and rhythms open to all, from seasoned dancers to curious onlookers.

A festival born in Biccari, now on the move

Encuentro is the evolution of the 'Biccari come Buenos Aires – Tango Festival', which brought the milonga to the streets of the nearby village of Biccari for three years. Since 2025, the event has taken on a broader identity, embracing the entire universe of 'Latin lands' and becoming a traveling festival: in addition to Volturino, the event visits towns such as Minervino Murge, Volturara Appula, and Lucera, while the heart of the program, including gala milongas and major concerts, remains in Biccari.

A widespread event across the Daunian villages

Supported by the participating municipalities, including the Municipality of Volturino, and promoted by the Associazione Argentina per il Mondo APS, Encuentro enjoys the patronage of the Puglia Region, the Embassy of the Argentine Republic, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The Volturino stop represents the first date on the calendar, allowing even the smallest villages of the Monti Dauni to experience the energy of tango and promoting the Daunian Apennine territory through an international cultural project.