The municipality of Haría is celebrating the festivities in honor of San Juan these days. One of the events that concentrates the most people is the pilgrimage that has been held for twelve years. This occasion has been characterized because each cart was a model of the different churches that exist in the towns that make up the municipality of Haría. In this way, attendees were able to see the churches of Mala, Harrieta, Punta Mujeres, Taballesco, Órzola or Guiñate. The carts were interspersed with the groups and it was one of the parts that was most liked about the pilgrimage.
Canariedad en las calles
The parade began in the vicinity of the cemetery esplanade. From there they went down San Juan street until they reached the street where the school residence is located. After crossing it, they ended up in the square. A spectacle that is characterized by the colorful costumes in the streets that make up the historic center. In this way, and as every year, Haría was filled with Canariedad with the participation of all the people who wanted to show once again what the Canarian people are like.
This year the tour was opened by the Los Buches marine band, which brought the color, joy and carefree attitude that they always carry with them. Afterwards, the Guanapai folklore group from the town of Teguise participated. After them, the members of Guasquías also transmitted their joy and showed their amazement at the development of this pilgrimage. La Peña de Mozaga, belonging to San Bartolomé, was also present at the party. Its founder Marcial de León, who fought to maintain the cultural traditions of Canarian music and dance, was missed.
La Gran Aldea
Another of the groups that did not want to miss this pilgrimage was La Gran Aldea de Teguise, which spent the entire tour singing and dancing despite the fatigue of having recently celebrated its festival. From Tías came the Guágaro group, mainly made up of young people. In the case of Guajime, which arose from the Municipal School of Folklore of the town of Teguise, they were overwhelming with their songs, while the Añate group from Tenerife were delighted by the hospitality of the people of Lanzarote who came to enjoy this great festival. Finally, the Malpaís de la Corona folklore group participated, which wore the first marine and peasant clothing that so identifies the people of the north.
The different groups were accompanied at all times by residents from various parts of the Island who came to Haría with their carts, camels and ponies to enjoy the pilgrimage of San Juan for another year. Some and others finally arrived at the square where San Juan was waiting for them. As every year, the residents offered the offerings that this year are destined for Cáritas, which will deliver them to the needy families of Lanzarote.
