María José Paredes, in charge of the sweets “the hat”reported the two games he lived with Ricardo Arjona during his visit to Antigua Guatemala. Without hiding his emotion, he highlighted the author of Naked As a humble, charismatic and admirable person, whom he is still in the age of seven.
In an interview with Free pressParedes said that the publication made by the Guatemalan singer -songwriter occurred last Tuesday, April 29, but that his first interaction took place days before, while Arjona recorded in the tank of the union of the colonial city, and the second, when he visited one of his branches.
As he said, his first meeting was something unexpected. Although I knew that Arjona was in Antigua Guatemala, He never imagined seeing him head -on or achieving a photograph, as was his dream since childhood.
Days before his visit to the store, while delivered an order near the ruins, he noticed an unusual movement in the vicinity of the church of San Pedro Apostle, where several people approached and the vehicles were parked. After his delivery, he went to the tank area and, to his surprise, he saw Ricardo Arjona, whom he managed to record briefly on video.
“I approached and, to my surprise, it was him. At that time I could not approach or ask for a photograph, but I recorded a small video with a lot of emotion, since I am his admirer from the age of seven, when I first saw him in La Merced, here in Antigua,” said Paredes.
Moment of the first meeting between Ricardo Arjona and his fan María José Paredes in the Tank of the Union of Antigua Guatemala. (Video: Free Press / María José Paredes)
Although he thought that this would be his only approach with the artist, the following Tuesday, while working in his office, he was told that Ricardo Arjona was in one of his branches. Without hesitation, he ran to the place.
“Without thinking twice, I ran to see it. This time I did it. Ricardo was still in the store. I was very excited. I had been waiting for that moment for years,” he added.
Without invading his space, Paredes began serving other customers and then. He explained the traditional products made by Guatemalan artisans.
“He was very kind, simple and smiling. We talked a little. I even told him that I had recorded the video days before,” he added. Arjona joked about whether he would give him an extra cocada for his purchase, said the fan.
“When speaking and asking for a photo, Arjona realized that it was me. He said: ‘Ah, you are the Moors!’ I was surprised to remember it, ”said Paredes, who explained that the nickname that is heard in the video shared by the singer was born.
María José Paredes was nicknamed “The beautiful eye girl” by the Guatemalan singer -songwriter Ricardo Arjona. (Photo: Free Press / María José Paredes)
After talking, Paredes showed him the video he had recorded in the union tank, and both he and his son asked him to share them. The material was subsequently published in the official account of the singer -songwriter.
An unexpected call
With great enthusiasm, María José Paredes said that that same night Ricardo Arjona had an even more significant gesture: “He called the office and asked for me. Those who were attending did not know what it was, but finally managed to communicate with me. Shortly after I received a message of thanks from him,” he emphasized.
Following that experience, social networks of walls were filled with messages, after Arjona shared the story. For her, that visit had a special value, by making visible the work of the sweets who are part of El Sombrerón.
“That an artist like Ricardo Arjona, someone who admires so much, has visited our store and recognized our work is enormous satisfaction for all women who are part of El Sombrerón. We have been in the market for more than 34 years, promoting traditional sweets and preserving our roots,” he said.
The Dulceía, with more than 34 years of history in Antigua Guatemala, shares the country’s gastronomic wealth with tourists and personalities that visit the colonial city. Mixture creativity and tradition with products such as the “Lottery” of Dulce de Leche and campaigns inspired by legends and characters of the Guatemalan culture.
Finally, Paredes commented: “As a fan and as an antiqueña, it was an unforgettable experience. Sharing a few minutes with Ricardo Arjona was a dream come true. His simplicity, his warmth and his treatment were admirable. For those who admire him for years, having that encounter was something that I will keep in my heart forever.”