San Bartolomé hosted the presentation of the poster for the 'San Bartolomé 2023 Patron Saint Festivities' last Tuesday, in an event where Isidro Pérez, accompanied by the Councilor for Festivities, Culture, and Education, Estefanía Luzardo, highlighted the "extensive program of recreational, sports, cultural, and musical activities" planned between August 7 and 24.
In his speech, the mayor invited citizens from all over Lanzarote to enjoy the central event that kicks off the Patron Saint Festivities, the opening speech. This time, it will be given by the presidents of the 'Filarmónica Las Revoltosas', Gold Medal of the Canary Islands in 2023 and a milestone in the history, culture, and memory of the Canary Islands for being the first female murga (carnival band) in the archipelago. Áurea, Dulce, Lina, and Veneranda will deliver their speech at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10 at the Municipal Theater.
The complete program of the festivities
During these three weeks, there will be tournaments of chinchón, Canarian bowls, ronda, envite, children's workshops, exhibitions, and sports meetings, among many other activities.
On Friday, August 11, the Don José María Gil Folkloric Memorial celebrates its XXI edition with performances by the 'Agrupación Folklórica La Peña' and 'Agrupación Folklórica Tagomate Tijarafe'. In this traditional meeting, the 'Ajei Recognition for Folkloric Work' will be awarded to Juan Rodríguez Rodríguez, and then the 'Night of Parrandas' will take place with 'Raíces', 'Pal Porrón', and 'Gurfines Son los del Puerto'.
On Saturday, August 12, 'Youth Day' is celebrated with sports activities and workshops, including percussion, a ‘gaming stand,’ or an interactive virtual aquarium. This day will close with performances by 'Dj Elvis' and 'Fran Bernal', while Sunday, August 13, will be dedicated entirely to the family with various games for all ages.
On Monday, August 14, it is necessary to highlight the 'Night of Humor', which will come from the popular monologist from Gran Canaria, Omayra Cazorla. The week will continue with a wide variety of workshops, cultural meetings, theatrical and musical performances, thus reaching the date of Saturday, August 19, with the 'Popular Pilgrimage', in which participants are asked to wear traditional clothing.
In addition, concerts, gastronomy, and children's activities focus on the program for Sunday, August 20, also developing the week of August 21 to 24 with an interesting proposal of workshops, theatrical plays, and meetings with Canarian traditions. The pyrotechnic display, a grand concert with a festival, and religious events will put the finishing touch to this 2023 edition of the San Bartolomé Patron Saint Festivities.
Isidro Pérez added that “this program has been designed with the purpose that the residents of all ages can participate in the proposed activities,” indicating that the complete program is available on the town hall's website as well as on the municipal social networks.
Isidro Pérez highlighted the commitment to integration that this program represents, which guarantees in the programmed activities the inclusion with the full participation of all children. For this, there will be available to families a "team of therapists, as well as material for adaptations, pictograms, noise-canceling headphones, and sensory alerts," among other resources.