Antonio Canalesthe great dancer, dresses up as a Canarian magician at the Leal Theater in La Laguna. Channels surprised the spectators who filled two days the Teatro Leal within the XI Flamenco Festival Romi Ciudad from La Laguna dancing dressed in the vest, shirt and sash of the typical La Orotava costume.
Behind his gesture there was an emotional tribute to his sisternow deceased, who lived for many years on the island, of which he declares himself a great admirer.
He Romí International Flamenco Festival Ciudad de La Laguna has been established as one of the most important flamenco events nationwide. This year, in its eleventh edition, and under the motto ‘My Soul is Flamenco’has managed to bring together a cast of flamenco stars that can rarely be seen on stage. The great dancer performed as the headliner Antonio Canales, National Dance Prize and Gold Medal of Fine Arts in 2022.
The mayor of La Laguna, Luis Yeray Gutiérrezhas proudly celebrated that “citizens turn to this magnificent festival which already has the city of La Laguna in its name.” “The good work of professionals, especially for the boost they give to culture, in their definitive commitment to real inclusion,” said the mayor.
The artistic director, José Herediawas excited by the success of the new edition of the La Laguna flamenco festival, with full houses in both days held at the Leal Theater in the historic center.
