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Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 is gifting residents and visitors to the UAE a taste of the exotic this year. From faraway Latin America come two troupes to this year’s DSF. 

At Al Ghurair City, a family of eight brothers and sisters present the finest song and dance traditions from Peru and the region around the Andes mountain range. The country is well known for its folk music, tradition and the ensemble Yarina, bring their famous pan pipes to the city. Among the highlights of their performance are the original version of the famous Lambada song, and a stunning harvest dance performance that shows off their lavish techni-colour costumes.

Lead singer Roberto says it is the troupe’s first time in the Middle East. “We are delighted to be able to present our traditions to Dubai,” he said. Each show attracts a large crowd of spectators, many of whom return to catch the performance again and again – as no two performances are the same.

The troupe performs every day at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Their last show is on Wednesday, January 28. 

Also attracting large crowds are the Mexican Dance Ensemble, a group of eight performers bringing the finest of their country’s traditions to the UAE. The company performs at the Dubai Outlet Mall twice nightly at 6.30pm and 8.30pm until Wednesday, January 28.

The group is a not-for-profit organisation founded on the principles of equality and freedom of expression. “Our repertoire focuses on the preservation of our Mexican traditions enriched with our particular point of view and the way we feel the essence of this magnificent and varied heritage,” said Allan and Marilyn, who share the leadership of the group. 

While there are common elements in both cultures, each portrays themes such as war, love and family which is played out through the use of music.

The two groups have had a great time discovering Dubai. “We have been to various souks and shopping malls, and are looking forward to going into the desert at the end of the week,” says 22-year-old Tupac who is a singer with Yarina. “We will be taking back memories of our wonderful time here – and lots of photographs to show our friends.”