The magic of the traditional Piloneras parade, major categories in the Vallenata Legend Festival, returned in tribute to Iván Villazón, ‘The Tenor Voice’, an event that constitutes the official opening of the accordion festival that takes place in Colombia.
From 2:00 in the afternoon of this Wednesday, May 1st, 140 groups of the category walked the streets of Valledupar to the rhythm of the Pilón dance.
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“Who is it sung to here? Who do you thank, those who come from outside or the owners of the house”, is the topic in which each troupe demonstrated their talent before the judging jury, evaluating coordination, costumes, punctuality, in other aspects.
It is worth remembering that in 1981, The dance of El Pilón had been disappearing and at the initiative of Cecilia Monsalvo Riveira, better known as ‘La Polla’, began a process of restoring this tradition. becoming one of the biggest attractions of the musical event in Valledupar.
Last Tuesday, April 30, the festival of colors, music and dance was also celebrated in the piloneras parade in the children’s and youth categories, as part of the rescue of folklore traditions at the Vallenato Festival.
The ‘piloneritos’ parade It had a massive attendance of tourists, who accompanied the boys, girls and young people who toured the main avenues of the city singing and dancing the verses of the Pilón.
Likewise, on the stage Francisco the Man of the Plaza Alfonso López de Valledupar The competition for the professional accordion player category was held in the airs of stroll and merenguewith the participation of 59 contestants competing for the crown of King of Vallenato.
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Contestants from all over the country, as well as the United States and Venezuela, participate in this contest.
