The conference "The Clothing of Los Buches: Tradition, Rite and Carnival", given by the professor and distinguished expert in Canarian clothing, Ricardo Reguera, filled the group's headquarters. This event was held with the purpose of illustrating the community about this unique tradition, unique in the cultural heritage of Arrecife and Lanzarote.
Currently, Los Buches benefit from the interdisciplinary knowledge provided by experts in fields as diverse as anthropology, fine arts, history and music.
Additionally, the association is immersed in works of conditioning its social headquarters in Argana Baja, one of the few spaces dedicated exclusively to culture in the neighborhood.
Juan Antonio Machado, president of the Parranda Marinera de Buches, and his board of directors did not hide their emotion when witnessing the reactivation of the assembly hall, in disuse for events of this nature since 2005. In the words of Machado himself, "La Parranda Marinera attends a refoundation whose mission is to value the important legacy and heritage treasured by Los Buches."
In the opening ceremony, the mayor of Arrecife, Yonatán de León, highlighted the heritage character of Los Buches for the city, especially relevant in the year of its 60th anniversary as an association, coinciding with the 225th anniversary of Arrecife.
After the presentation of the speaker, the importance of having the support of professionals such as Reguera in the cultural and heritage field was underlined to configure Los Buches as intangible heritage. Ricardo Reguera, in his presentation, broke down crucial aspects of the history of this tradition that is linked to the history of the city itself, being the only manifestation of traditional culture originating in the city of Arrecife. He proceeded to meticulously analyze each element of the clothing, concluding that it must be protected and made respecting historical patterns. The event had an active participation of the public, who were able to enrich themselves with the expert's answers and comments.
This significant meeting was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Arrecife City Council. It also had interpretation in sign language to make the event more accessible. From the Parranda Marinera de Buches they thank "the authorities, friends, partners, curious and citizens in general who attended, contributing to value an essential part of the history and identity of Arrecife."