El Paripé Brings Rumba and Sevillanas to Santa Gertrudis Festivities for the First Time

November 08, 2026

Rumba, sevillanas and a lively festive atmosphere filled Plaça del Parc in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday, 7 November, as El Paripé joined the village's patron-saint celebrations for the first time. The event brought together residents and visitors for an afternoon of live music and dancing, with a performance by Barcelona-based group Zamorano and a sevillanas competition.

The event marked the first time El Paripé had been included in the programme of a village's traditional festivities in Ibiza.

A New Addition to the Santa Gertrudis Festivities

The decision to bring El Paripé to Santa Gertrudis was part of an effort by the village's new festivities committee to introduce fresh ideas into the annual celebrations.

Óscar Ribas, president of the Santa Gertrudis Festivities Committee, explained that the organisers were looking for something different to add to the programme.

He said the team had seen the atmosphere created by El Paripé and felt its style, reminiscent of the Feria de Abril, would work well in the village.

The event transformed Plaça del Parc into a meeting point for people of different ages, with music and dancing bringing together residents and visitors.

Zamorano Performs Live Rumba

One of the main attractions was the live performance by Zamorano, a rumba group that travelled from Barcelona for the occasion.

The programme also included a sevillanas competition, inviting attendees to take part on the dance floor and enjoy the traditional Andalusian style.

The combination of live rumba and sevillanas gave the afternoon its distinctive character, creating an atmosphere inspired by popular Andalusian celebrations.

The response from attendees was positive. Santa Gertrudis resident Carlos Roig praised the organisation and the event's contribution to the village celebrations, while Teresa Miguel Iglesias, who attended with friends from Ibiza, highlighted the variety of activities and joined in dancing sevillanas.

María Ruiz López, a dancer with El Paripé, also expressed her satisfaction with the welcome the event received, noting that people of different ages were enjoying themselves.

El Paripé Expands Its Presence in Ibiza

The Santa Gertrudis appearance represented a new step for El Paripé, bringing its festive format into the programme of a traditional village celebration.

The event had been advertised to run from 17:00 until 01:00, with live rumba, sevillanas and a later DJ session featuring popular hits and reggaeton.

Its first appearance at the Santa Gertrudis festivities added a different musical style to the village programme, combining live performance, dance and a social atmosphere in the heart of the community.

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