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La cueca originates from a regional dance, the zamacueca, which has roots in Spanish, and was originally danced in Peru. As the dance evolved during colonial times, it made its way throughout the region to countries like Bolivia and Chile.
La Cueca's movements are related to a chicken and a rooster, which is the reason he dancers wave handkerchiefs above their heads during the dance.
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