The archipelago experienced a significant moment with the presentation of the adapted version of the Canarian anthem. Singer Braulio debuted the modified lyrics at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, replacing the traditional "seven islets" with "eight islets" to formally recognize La Graciosa as a full-fledged island.

This reform, unanimously approved by the regional Parliament this week, updates the musical symbol to align with the Statute of Autonomy from 2018. The change affects only one word in the third verse, preserving the original meter and melody of Teobaldo Power's Arrorró, thus allowing the integration of the eighth island without altering Benito Cabrera's composition.

The institutional ceremony commenced with the multidisciplinary performance ‘Rumor de Islas’ (Rumor of Islands), directed by Mario Vega and musically led by Julio Tejera. A total of 55 artists, including musicians, acrobats, and dancers, offered a sonic journey through the Canarian landscape, blending sounds of traditional trades with avant-garde audiovisual projections.

The inclusion of La Graciosa in the anthem fulfills a long-standing demand legally consolidated in 2018. Despite its administrative link to Lanzarote, its recognition as an island has prompted the update of official emblems. The lyricist, Benito Cabrera, had foreseen the metric interchangeability of "seven" with "eight".

This May 30th, Canary Islands Day, also commemorates the anniversary of the first session of the regional Parliament in 1983. With Braulio's performance, the community concludes a cycle of institutional update under the motto ‘We are Heritage of the Canary Islands’, following a month that featured over 110 cultural activities across the islands.