This Saturday afternoon, Yaiza was filled with a festive atmosphere for the celebration of the Los Remedios Pilgrimage. Numerous residents from the municipality and Lanzarote gathered to enjoy a day dedicated to music, folklore, and Canarian customs.
The procession, which started from the municipal football field around six in the evening, consisted of participants dressed in traditional costumes, accompanied by "parrandas" (musical groups), folklore ensembles, and colorful decorated carts. The pilgrimage headed towards the Plaza de Los Remedios.
The sound of timples, guitars, and "chácaras" (small percussion instruments) marked the route, creating a festive ambiance that filled the town's streets. The pilgrimage once again served as an intergenerational meeting point, where elders and young people shared songs, dances, and traditional attire, preserving the popular character of this event.
Upon reaching the church area, the traditional offering to Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios took place, blending religious devotion with popular celebration. Afterward, the festivities continued with the election of the "Maga" and "Mago" (traditional figures), in both adult and child categories, and the "Noche de Parrandas" (Night of Parrandas), featuring performances by groups such as Malpeis, Pal' Porrón, La Aldaba, and Son del Norte.
The Pilgrimage marked the culmination of an eventful start to the festivities, with a special focus on Yaiza's traditions. On Friday, the Rancho de Pascuas (a traditional folklore group) officially opened the celebrations with a moving opening speech recounting its 55 years of history, with the participation of Pedro Santana and ‘Perico’ Cabrera. That same night, the Agrupación Folklórica Rubicón presented the show ‘Raíces que nos unen’ (Roots that Unite Us), featuring soloists and dancers from eleven groups across Lanzarote.
These events have served to champion the roots of Yaiza and Canarian popular culture. The festivities will continue this Sunday with activities including a mass, the "Carrera de Autos Locos" (Crazy Car Race), and a performance by Defecto Venturi, and will extend until September 9th. September 8th will be the main "Día Grande" (Big Day), with a solemn mass, procession, and a concert by Efecto Pasillo.
