culture
noviembre 13, 2025
Vicente Pérez y su adiós entre brincos
Lo único que se tiñó de gris el pasado miércoles, en el cementerio Jardines de la Eternidad del Sur, fue el cielo, porque los pasillos del camposanto se llenaron de color por culpa de unos micos que danzaban a punta de saltos.
TL;DR
- The Micos y Micas Costeños dance group, consisting of 40 children, preserves a valuable artistic heritage.
- Vicente Pérez Barranco, founder of the dance group, passed away on October 21st.
- His daughter, Norelys Pérez, honored his wish to be celebrated with smiles and dances at his funeral.
- Founded in 1967 in El Ferry, the group uses masks and dance to keep children away from social issues.
- The dance simulates monkey behavior, earning them 10 Golden Congos.
- Norelys Pérez is committed to continuing her father's legacy and ensuring the dance group's continuation.
- Vicente Pérez Barranco was honored during his lifetime at the 2016 Festival de la Tradición.
- The director of Carnival of Barranquilla, Juan José Jaramillo, praised Vicente's legacy and Norelys's readiness to lead.
- Plans are underway to involve new children and youth in the dance, with potential choreographic innovation.
- Young dancers like Jesús Manuel Ariza Castro are committed to continuing the tradition.