We are waiting for you this December 7, 2024 in El Grande de Grandes 2024. The preeminent National Folklore Festival and the best climate in Honduras is ready. Cost of entry to the dance competition: L. 60.00 for adults and L.30.00 for children. Entrance fee good all day.
Video — Song of El Grande de Grandes
Introductory Video
Thank you so much! To all who make the National Folkloric Festival El Grande de Grandes the most anticipated event each year for the folkloric community of Honduras.
El Grande de Grandes XIV Edition 2024
- Competition region
- National, all Honduran departments
- Date, time, and place
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Start time: 8:00 A.M.
- Location: Universidad Pedagógica Nacional—Francisco Morazán, La Esperanza, Intibucá
- Categories and limits
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- Intermediate – minimum six (6) and maximum eight (8) couples
- Extraescolar con programa – minimum six (6) and maximum eight (8) couples
- Extraescolar con danza – minimum six (6) and maximum eight (8) couples
- For the folk dance Los Lanceros maximum eight (8) couples
- Viewing the event
- The event is open to spectators from dance groups, friends and families, and the public at large.
- Entry is included in the registration fee for members of dance delegations.
- For those accompanying the dance delegations and for the general public, the entrance fee will be 60 Lempira for adults and 30 Lempiras for children.
- Tickets will be available at the box office.
- Rules and Registration
- Registration closes at 6:00 P.M. on November 30.
- Send the completed registration form(s) in a single email to gdg@orolenca.org
- Only those groups registered by this data will be able to compete for prizes.
- Questions? Please call the even organizer idia Cristina Núñez Manzanares +504 8853-2939
Tribute to Thania Pinto Ramos de Morán at El Grande de Grandes 2024
The honoree of El Grande de Grandes 2024 will be Licenciada Thania Pinto Ramos de Morán, one of the principal promoters of Honduran folklore.
Her research work took decades to result in many of the folkloric dances and traditions that we know today, and which are used in educational centers throughout the country.
Thania Pinto Ramos de Morán completed her specialization studies in folklore in Colombia. Upon her return to Honduras, she dedicated part of her life to teaching and promoting this artistic and cultural representation.
Currently, she resides in San Marcos de Colón, in the department of Choluteca, where she enjoys her day to day life with her family.
Her work has been praised by different institutions, organizations and public and private entities, and Pinto Ramos enjoys great recognition in the academic, cultural and artistic circles of Honduras.
Folkloric dances resurrected by Thania Pinto Ramos de Morán
- Compiler
- Collaborator
- Informant
Folkloric costumes resurrected by Thania Pinto Ramos de Morán
- Compiler
- Rescuer
RECOGNICIANS
Likewise, the work of Hondurans who, with their talent, have raised the name of Honduras, its music and its folklore will be recognized, with the following personalities being selected:
- MARBYN EDUARDO MORENO
- CHOLUTECA, CHOLUTECA
- CRISTIAN URRUTIA
- DANLÍ, EL PARAISO
- ARMANDO LÓPEZ
- OCOTEPEQUE, OCOTEPEQUE
- HENRY ALVAREZ
- TEGUCIGALPA, FRANCISCO MORAZÁN
- ABRAHAM SÁENZ
- CANTAUTOR NACIONAL, SAN PEDRO SULA
- INSTITUTO TECNICO 5 DE NOVIEMBRE
- TEUPASENTI, EL PARAÍSO
- BRANDON BACA
- APACILAGUA, CHOLUTECA
RECONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL
RECONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL
HOMENAJE POSTUMO
AND PAYING HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE, WE PRESENT BELOW THE COMPETITION RULES FOR THE 2024 EDITION OF EL GRANDE DE GRANDES.
History of the Event
On October 29, 2011 members of Ballet Folklórico Oro Lenca organized a new folkloric festival, called "El Grande de Grandes". Since then the event has grown to become the national dance competition par excellence, attracting participants from all over the country.
The competition includes several competitive levels in which elementary, secondary, graduate, and community groups compete. Each group is allowed a performance. The day starts with younger school groups and proceeds through the levels. The prizes are awarded in each category, and the group with the highest number is awarded the overall Grand Prize of the entire competition. Judges are selected from the national dance community
In both 2011 and 2012, its first and second editions, El Grande de Grandes was held in October. In 2013 the date was changed to the last Saturday in July, when La Esperanza was designated as the capital of Creole Folklore and the festival was institutionalized. By executive decree through the Secretary of Culture, Arts and Sports the festival was designated to be held the last Saturday of July of each year and was dedicated to the memory of Rafael Manzanares Aguilar, native son of La Esperanza, designated the father of Honduran folklore.
Starting in 2015, the date was moved to the last Saturday in October to accommodate the performance and training schedules of the Oro Lenca and its members. That is now the currently agreed upon date
Characteristics of the Competition
El Grande de Grandes includes various levels of competion in which primary and secondary school, graduates, and community groups compete. Each group is allowed one presentation. The day commences with the the youngest school groups and proceeds through the levels. Prizes are awarded in each level, and the group amongst all of these that is awarded the most points wins the grand prize for the entire competition. The judges are selected from among recognized authorities in the national dance community.
The Honduran Folkloric Ballet Oro Lenca as host of the event does not participate as a contestant, but presents special exhibitions for the festival. Show performances typically include many dancers and routines in complex choreograpies. These are performed with the accompaniment of the orchestra Más Música Más Esperanza.
Visitors and Tourists Welcomed!
The Honduran public as well as tourists and visitors from all over the world are invited to enjoy this magical and memorable family-friendly event. The competition itself has a modest entrance fee for spectators and draws a large audience of family members and people from the communities where the dancers originate. Vendors on the street sell food, drink and merchandise and are accompanied by music and other presentations in a festive atmosphere in the adjacent park. Many nearby restaurants and hotels also welcome visitors during the weekend of the festival. A wrist stamp allows you to leave and reenter the competition during the day.
