The Nanino Díaz Cutillas Festival, held this Friday, September 13 in Mancha Blanca, was once again consolidated as one of the most important cultural events in the Canary Islands.
This thirty-fourth edition of the event paid tribute to the traditional instruments of the archipelago and brought together prominent groups and soloists from the eight islands, on a night marked by emotion and pride in Canarian folklore. With a massive attendance, the public enjoyed a unique show that combined music, tradition and a spectacular staging, directed by Benito Cabrera.
The president of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, thanked the people of Tinajo and the public of Lanzarote for the great reception of the festival. "The success of this edition confirms that the Nanino Díaz Cutillas Festival is more than a cultural event, it is a meeting that unites the islands through their roots." The president added that "music and traditional instruments are the soul of our identity, and we are very proud to have been able to offer this celebration to all Canarians and visitors."
For his part, Jesús Machín Tavío, Minister of Culture, highlighted the importance of keeping these cultural encounters alive and expressed his satisfaction with the success of the festival. "The public's reception and the artistic quality of the participants have been extraordinary, ensuring that this edition has made instruments and traditional music remain a fundamental part of our cultural heritage," he added.
Tribute to the traditional instruments of the Canary Islands
Traditional instruments were the undisputed stars of the night. The XXXIV edition of the festival was marked by the diversity of the performances where the attending public could enjoy the Malpaís de la Corona Folk Group and the Teguey Popular Music Group from Lanzarote; the Maxorata Folk Group from Fuerteventura; the Parranda Los Toledo from La Graciosa; the Echentive Folk Group, from La Palma and Coros y Danzas, from La Gomera.
Also artists such as Abraham Ramos, Juan Sebastián Ramírez and Patricia Muñoz from Gran Canaria, Angélica Pérez and Francisco Yanez from El Hierro, and Fabiola Socas, José Manuel Ramos and Jeremías Martín, from Tenerife.
