On a night that gathered the cultural and social elite of the era, Lorca's play was presented in a Madrid experiencing one of its theatrical peaks. The Gran Vía was illuminated, and the Teatro Principal became the epicenter of a cultural event anticipated by journalists, writers, and actors.

Federico García Lorca, already an admired figure, was known not only for his fame but for his charismatic personality, infectious laughter, and a blend of joy and melancholy that inspired. The city of Madrid, with its vibrant mix of modernity and local customs, elegant cafes, and street life, perfectly suited the poet's spirit.

The play tells the story of Rosita, a woman who eternally awaits the return of an absent love. While she remains stagnant in her waiting, the world around her evolves: fashions change, people age, and life moves forward. Lorca used 'the language of flowers' as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of time and the fragility of youth, hiding within the beauty a reflection on dreams that wither away.

This theme deeply resonated with the Madrid of 1935, a city that, despite its cultural effervescence, was beginning to sense the political and social tensions that would lead to the Civil War a year later. Attending a play premiere was then a way to actively participate in cultural life, followed by long conversations in downtown cafes.

The memory of that era, marked by the figure of Lorca and a way of experiencing Madrid through culture, evokes profound nostalgia today. The magic of dimming theatre lights and feeling the vibrant city upon exiting seems to endure in the spirit of Madrid.