The XXXV Nanino Díaz Cutillas Folklore Meeting, held this past Friday as part of the celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows, once again attracted a large audience who enjoyed a magical night of music and tradition. Lanzarote wholeheartedly embraced this festival, regarded as one of the most important references for folklore in the Canary Islands, which has preserved the cultural legacy of the late poet and folklorist from Gran Canaria for more than thirty-five years.
The President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, emphasised the success of the event in a press release on Sunday, stating that “this meeting is not just a musical spectacle; it is a symbol of unity between islands and generations. Tinajo and Lanzarote have become the heart of Canarian folklore, proudly embracing a tradition that strengthens our identity and showcases the best of our cultural heritage to the outside world.”
Meanwhile, the Councillor for Culture, Jesús Machín Tavío, highlighted “the warmth of the Lanzarote audience, who once again filled the venue and demonstrated that this festival remains one of the cultural gems of the Canary Islands. The Nanino Díaz Cutillas Meeting is a bridge between tradition and the future, and a reminder that words, music, and dance are an essential part of our history.”
Folklore from Across the Canary Islands
The evening featured a diverse representation of groups from all the islands of the Archipelago. Participants included the Arrecife and Calicanto Choirs and Dances for Lanzarote; Beatriz Alonso and Javier Cerpa for Gran Canaria; Víctor Estárico with guest soloist for Fuerteventura; Almudena Hernández for La Graciosa; Los Arrieros and Candela Gorrín with Juanma Benítez for La Palma and El Hierro respectively; the San Borondón Folkloric Group for Tenerife; and Juan Mesa & Tetrabaifo for La Gomera.
The presentation was led by the verse singer and folklorist Yeray Rodríguez, who infused the event with warmth and literary flair, guiding the performances of each group with wit and humour.
