The XXXV Folkloric Meeting Nanino Díaz Cutillas, held last Friday as part of the celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows, attracted a large audience that revelled in a magical night of music and tradition. Lanzarote once again embraced this festival, regarded as one of the most significant references for folklore in the Canary Islands, which has preserved the cultural legacy of the renowned poet and folklorist from Gran Canaria for over three decades.
The President of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, emphasised the success of the event, stating, “This meeting is not just a musical performance; it is a symbol of unity between islands and generations. Tinajo and Lanzarote have become the heart of Canary folklore, proudly hosting a tradition that strengthens our identity and showcases the best of our heritage to the world.”
Meanwhile, the Culture Councillor, Jesús Machín Tavío, highlighted “the warmth of the Lanzarote audience, which once again filled the venue and demonstrated that this festival remains one of the cultural jewels of the Canary Islands. The Nanino Díaz Cutillas Encounter is a bridge between tradition and the future, reminding us that words, music, and dance are essential parts of our history.”
Folklore from Every Corner of the Canary Islands
The evening featured a diverse representation of groups from across all the islands of the Archipelago. Participating were the Agrupación Coros y Danzas of Arrecife and Calicanto from Lanzarote; Beatriz Alonso and Javier Cerpa from Gran Canaria; Víctor Estárico with an invited soloist from Fuerteventura; Almudena Hernández from La Graciosa; Los Arrieros and Candela Gorrín alongside Juanma Benítez from La Palma and El Hierro respectively; the Grupo Folklórico San Borondón from Tenerife; and Juan Mesa & Tetrabaifo from La Gomera.
The presentations were led by the verse-maker and folklorist Yeray Rodríguez, who brought a sense of closeness and literary flair to the event, guiding each group’s performances with wit and humour.
