The XXXV Camariñas Lace Exhibition of the Provincial Council of A Coruña has begun, an edition that will be held from today, Wednesday, April 1, to Sunday, April 5 and that, with the motto 'Where thread becomes art', seeks to highlight the municipality as the point where the heart of craftsmanship in Galicia beats most strongly.
The mayor of Camariñas, Sandra Insua; the Government delegate, Pedro Blanco; the provincial deputy of the region, Mónica Rodríguez; the general director of Commerce of the Xunta de Galicia, Gabriel Alén; and the director of the Galician Tourism Agency, Xosé Manuel Merelles, were in charge of cutting the lace ribbon that, symbolically, gives the starting signal to the Mostra.
Sandra Insua began her speech by referring to the fact that a date as significant as the thirty-fifth anniversary of the event “opens its doors in a global context that we cannot and should not ignore”. “We are living in turbulent times, surrounded by international instability that, although it may seem distant, affects us in our lives and in our day-to-day lives. The escalation of tension and the war against Iran fill the news with pain and uncertainty. Therefore, from this humble but proud corner of the Atlantic, today I want to take advantage of this loudspeaker to exclaim a clear, resounding and necessary: NO TO WAR”, she exclaimed.
The mayor also wanted to acknowledge the seafarers, who are suffering "a time of immense difficulties for the sector. Our sailors have experienced the anguish of not being able to go out to sea with their boats for long months. And our shellfish gatherers are in a titanic struggle, fighting for our estuary to bear fruit again, while they suffer the injustice of being left out of the announced aid. From here, our recognition and our unconditional support go to each and every one of them. I know for a fact that the fishmonger was, is and will be an essential economic livelihood for these families.".
“Because what our lacemakers do is art, technique and the future. And that future is already bearing great fruit at an industrial level. Today I can announce to you with immense satisfaction that the City Council has been working for a year, hand in hand with our lacemakers, in a great collaboration with a textile multinational known to all. A milestone that shows that Camariñas lace is absolutely avant-garde and a real economic engine. Soon we will be able to tell you more about this alliance that makes us very happy and that once again places a product as artisanal as lace on the international map”, he announced.
He also acknowledged that "none of this would be possible without the constant support of the Provincial Council of A Coruña, to which we thank for their commitment and trust in our culture year after year.".
The Government delegate, Pedro Blanco, commented that “this is an event that improves year after year, consolidating itself as a reference that takes Camariñas further and further” and made a recognition on behalf of the “Government of Spain for everything you are doing here”.
For her part, Mónica Rodríguez indicated that “the Camariñas Lace Show is the cultural event of reference in Galicia every Easter” and recalled that “six years ago we wanted to link the name of the Provincial Council to the event, showing our firm commitment to it”.
Gabriel Alén highlighted that "the artisans who are here, the palilleiras, develop an activity that is culture, tradition, fashion and tourism. You are extraordinary ambassadors of Galicia inside and outside our borders.".
After the relevant visit to the different stalls and stands located in the two municipal pavilions prepared for the occasion, the authorities will witness the inaugural catwalk of the Mostra with the 'Pequencaixe' and 'Grandes Deseñadores' parades in which the participating firms will show for the first time the collections they have prepared for the Mostra with lace as the protagonist. The inaugural parades will be enlivened by the music of Luar na Lubre.
XXXV Lace Exhibition
During the five days, the firms in the 'Great Designers' category will take to the catwalks of the Mostra to show their creations with lace: Ana Cabranes, Claudina Mata, Devota&Lomba, Innamoretto, José Perea, Andion Clothing, Dolores Cortés, El Pulpo, José Matteos, ôse Couture, Xoaquín Ruíz and Ondas do Mar.
The 'ArtEncaixe' parade, which continues to gain ground in the programming, will premiere on Thursday, April 2, starting at 12:45 p.m. The artisans will arrive from different parts of Galicia to demonstrate that lace is versatile and can be adapted to different materials: Estilo Aramar, Mariví Santos, O Rulo, Risco Estudio, Encaixa_T, Mascarada O Cansorriño, Ana Trasariz, Alfarería La Cacharrera, Lola Logaro, Tendataller Feituras – María Canedo, Zeltia ao Aire, Ene de Toba.
That same Thursday, April 2, the participants in the XXXII New Designers Competition in which a total of 4,500 euros in prizes will be distributed and a total of 34 young people who are taking their first steps in the world of fashion will participate. On Friday the 3rd at 8:40 pm, the meeting between great and new designers will be held and on Sunday the 5th, from 4:30 pm, the jury's decision will be announced.
Another novelty of this edition will be the show of live sewing with Andalusian designer José Perea. It can be seen on Thursday, April 2, from 12:45 pm in the morning parade block and the media personality José Perea, who is participating for the first time in the Great Designers' catwalk, will show his technique for making live costumes in record time.
Once again, international delegations will return to the Mostra. On Thursday the 2nd at 6:00 p.m., the first fashion show will take place. 'International lacemakers' delegations'. They will repeat on Friday 3 at 4:45 pm and Saturday 4 at 6:00 pm. Participants: Argentina (Cordoba and Buenos Aires), Bulgaria (Sofia), Slovakia (Krakovany), Spain (Arenis del Mar), Italy (Novedrate), Poland (Bobowa), Portugal (Peniche and Serra D'El Rei).
One of the most anticipated moments of the Festival are the fashion shows. 'Small box'. The girls and boys from the Municipal Schools create their own lace throughout the course to later design the dresses and parade in the Mostra. They become dressmakers, designers and models. They will be on Wednesday 1 at 6 pm, Thursday 2 at 12:45 pm, Saturday 4 at 12:30 pm and Sunday 5 at the closing ceremony from 7 pm.
The same thing happens in the parade of 'Senior Lacemakers of Camariñas' which will take place on Sunday the 20th at 7:00 p.m. during the closing ceremony of the event and in which residents of the municipality show the public the creations they have made throughout the year.
Luar na Lubre, Antía Muíño, Sebastián Allones Dans, Marta Doviro, Carmen Méndez, Ledicia Sola and other outstanding actions in the program
This year attendees will be able to enjoy the music of Luar na Lubre (Wednesday 1st at 6:00 p.m. during the inaugural parade of the Mostra); the concert of the young man from Camelle, Sebastián Allones Dans, winner of the talent contest 'Da rúa á lúa' of the TVG program 'Quen anda aí' (Saturday 4th at 12:30 p.m.) or the performance of 'Fíos de Salitre' by Mascarada O Cansorriño (Sunday 5th at 7 p.m.). The closing concert of the Festival (Sunday 5th at 7:30 pm) will be performed by Antía Muíño.
Furthermore, continuing the tradition of recent years, they will be able to laugh out loud with Marta Doviro, Carmen Méndez and Ledicia Sola and his monologue 'Without Restrictions' which will take place on Saturday, April 4, at 8:30 pm on the catwalk itself. On Thursday, April 2, at 8:30 pm there will be a theatrical performance by the Aantena company entitled 'Threads of Memory'. Also on Friday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m., the company, laughter is guaranteed with Camelle's company monologue 'Dead with laughter'‘.
During the five days, the folklore of the villages will be heard in the pavilions of the Mostra, mixed with the sound of chopsticks. groups Abrindo Rejo, Golpe de Mar, Con toda en banda, Vaiche Boa, Mar Devalado de Camelle Association and As Cansorriñas AssociationAlso the IX Choir Meeting in which the San Roque Polyphonic Choir of Vigo, the San Salvador Choir of Pazos de Ponteceso and the Brisas do Mar Choir of Camariñas will participate (Sunday 20th at 12:15 p.m.).
The event will be used for presentation of books and publications such as 'Punto de aranha' by Nerea Pallares (Thursday 2 at 12 noon); 'A princesa dourada' by Anxo Mouzo (Thursday 2 at 12:20 p.m.); 'Ángeles accusadores' by Diego Garrote (Friday 3 at 12:00 p.m.); 'Ardentía 1854' by María D.López-Menéndez Sánchez (Friday 3 at 12:20 p.m.); '1898 – El padre ausente', the last part of the trilogy of 'El Cementerio de los Ingleses' by Alfonso de Sas (Saturday 4 at 11:40 a.m.); and the presentation of 'A Costa da Morte, naturalmente única' by Xan Fernández Carrera and Antonio Fernández which will be conducted by Pepe Formoso (Saturday 4 at 12:00 p.m.).
The closing ceremony of the XXXV Camariñas Lace Exhibition will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
'Gourmet among laces'
The City Council will repeat this year at the XXXV Camariñas Lace Fair of the Provincial Council of A Coruña the 'Gourmet among laces', a space dedicated to the food sector in which sales stands to the public can be installed.
This new area, which will also house the Mostra bar, will have a special environmental decoration and will have a space with tables and chairs so that the public attending the Mostra can taste the products they buy right there.
Throughout the exhibition there will also be gastronomic tastings of powder, by Frigoríficos de Camariñas (Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.) and turbot, by Stolt Sea Farm (Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.).
There will also be craft demonstrations and parents will be able to leave the little ones in the Children's Park with qualified instructors. In addition, this year you will be able to enjoy the Pontefrik Areai, a gaming space with video games, workshops and merchandising.
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