May 3rd -Day
of The Cross - One of the most deeply rooted
traditions in the Canaries in which all crosses are
covered in flowers.
May 24th to
30th - Canary Week - Festival Folclórico
Guanapay" (folklore festival), Gran Fiesta
Canaria (Canary festival).
June 1st -
Corpus Christi Procession, carpets of salt created
directly on the streets of Teguise by the young and
old of the municipality.
July 16th -Nuestra
Señora del Carmen - Teguise's big celebration
- Acatife Folk Festival, Canary wrestling,
processions, street parties, artisan fairs, offerings
to the Virgin. Performance by the Esperanza
Spínola theatre group. Festivities of
Ntra. Señora del Carmen in La Graciosa - boat
procession where the locals (Gracioseros) make offerings
to the Virgin.
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Photo
of "Día de la Cruz"
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