I love when this city surprises me. That moment when you are walking and make a turn on that street that you never walk by and stumble onto something special. That little café with homemade pastries, an art installation from an upcoming artist or even live music at some random restaurant.
A few days ago it happened to me but this time it was rather in the open and in the last place I expected. While walking in Union Square (famously known for always having some kind of protest, vendors, chess challenges, a dog park, musicians and even a local farmers market 3 times a week) I ran into people dancing Tango. In the northern part of the park, inside the little hall that formerly was Luna Cafe, there were about 15 or so couples dancing to Tango.
The beauty of this moment was that amidst the extremely overwhelming activity of Union Sq. you could find such a peaceful picture. As in a trance I sat for a while to observe the beauty of this dance and the enthralling commitment of these couples. Every sound around me just disappeared and instead this beautiful instrumental pieces filled me whole making me forget for a few minutes where I was. It reminded me that I do live in a great city, one that not only is tough but also sensitive. As the sunset took place and the melodies continued I was reminded by this random moment that beauty exists everywhere, even in the middle of chaos.
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