Lanzarote will be celebrating Dia de Canarias in style this coming weekend. As all of the islands in the archipelago mark the date that the Canaries first gained autonomy from the Spanish mainland.
The date, May 30th, actually marks the first session of the independent Canarian government in 1983. As the islands joined another 16 regions in Spain to enjoy autonomous status. A structure created by Spain’s politicians in order to subdue secessionist sentiment in regions such as Catalonia, whilst also providing a buffer against the return of dictatorship. As the country had only just emerged from many years of rule under General Franco. The theory being that a decentralised system makes it much harder for any one individual to seize power.
Either way the date has now become a much broader celebration of Canarian culture. And is marked on all of the islands with a whole raft of officially organised events.
In Puerto del Carmen the main action will be taking place along the Avenida de las Playas. Where the tourist information office will also be celebrating the opening of a new extension to their current quarters. Celebrations here will feature samples of traditional Canarian cuisine, such as sancocho, Canarian folk dancing and singing and the raising of the Canarian flag – a white, yellow and light blue tricolour – at 20.00.
Eleswhere on the island major events are planned in the resort of Costa Teguise. Which will all be taking place in and around the Pueblo Marinero and the beach at Playa Jablillo – which is located right in front of the Teguise Playa Hotel.
Stalls and demonstrations will be staged in the Pueblo Marinero from 11.00 through until 19.00. Including wine samplings courtesy of Bodega Stratus and gofio tastings. Demonstrations of the Canarian martial art of Juego del Palo – or Canarian stick fighting – and lucha canaria – Canarian wrestling are also planned.
Here´s a full programme of events below:
09.00 – 11.00 Swimming Competition – Playa del Jablillo
11.00 – 13.00 Traditional Boat Race – Playa del Jablillo
11.00 – 11.30 Stick Fighting – Pueblo Marinero
11.30 – 12.00 Canarian Lucha or Freestyle Wrestling – Pueblo Marinero
12.00 – 12.20 Canarian Folk Dancing – Pueblo Marinero
12.30 Gofio Tasting – Pueblo Marinero
13.30 – 14.00 Canarian Folk Music – Pueblo Marinero
14.30 Wrinkly Potato Tasting with mojos – Pueblo Marinero
16.00 – 17.15 Canarian Music - Pueblo Marinero
16.00 – 20.00 Canarian Boules Competition – Los Zocos Apartments
18.00 – 18.30 Canarian Folk Music – Pueblo Marinero
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