The residents of Teseguite, in the municipality of Teguise, are celebrating their festivities in honor of their patron saint, San Leandro. As part of the events, on Friday night the Parranda El Lagar de Teseguite organized the 'IX Memorial Juan Cabrera Leme' in the social hall of the San Leandro Socio-Cultural Center. The event brought together neighbors and lovers of Canarian traditions, completely filling the permitted capacity.
For this edition, the Parranda El Lagar included the participation of the Parranda Cono Sur Ahorén and the dance corps of the Agrupación Folclórica Tamaima, both from Gran Canaria. Musicians, soloists and dancers performed traditional pieces representative of Gran Canaria, such as the Seguidillas Saltadas, La Java de Valleseco, El Viejo Molino, El Duque de Cabra and the Isa con Tino, among others. These groups have as their main objective to disseminate, promote and dignify the musical, choreographic and clothing traditions of the Canary Islands, faithful replicas of those used in the 18th and 19th centuries. The public rewarded their performances with resounding applause.
The event also included the participation of the Asociación de Bailes Típicos Altaja, accompanied by the chords of the Parranda El Lagar de Teseguite. Together they interpreted the most representative of Lanzarote's folklore, such as Malagueña, Folías, Sorondongo, Seguidillas and Isa. The union of both groups managed to excite the public, who responded with enthusiasm and applause.
In this ninth edition of the memorial, the Parranda El Lagar paid tribute to José Delgado Pérez, a neighbor who currently has his well-lived 92 years, whose life has been an example of effort and overcoming. Orphaned of his father from a very young age, José had to work hard to support his eight siblings. As José himself said, he had no childhood, but even so, by working and working, they were able to face the problems that one day after another had to be solved. Over time, he became a visionary for his time, installing a grocery store and a canteen in his warehouse, where he also shelled tobacco and kept farming tools. He was a pioneer in bringing electric light to his home and acquired a television, which became a meeting point for neighbors where they watched soccer games, a social event. Later, he dedicated himself to viticulture, gaining recognition for his wine, popularly known as "el vino de José Delgado Pérez" (the wine of José Delgado Pérez).
During the tribute, José was accompanied by his three children and grandchildren. Antonio María Perdomo, president of the Parranda El Lagar, presented him with a commemorative sculpture. With the microphone in hand, José gratefully acknowledged the recognition.
To close the evening, the Parranda El Lagar offered a varied repertoire of songs that encouraged a ballroom dance, where many attendees left their chairs to enjoy Canarian music and folklore.