The Canary Islands Day is celebrated on 30th May every year. It is a Public Holiday, to celebrate the island's' culture and people. On May 30, 1983, the autonomous Canary Islands Parliament's first session took place, and that is why the day is well celebrated in all of the Canary Islands
Following are the celebrations happening in Lanzarote and you can be part of all the cultural activities:
Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa Celebrations:
There is no better way to combine fine dining experience and Canary Islands Day Celebrations, than have a delicious meal at Restaurant Altamar, Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa, Arrecife.
From Friday, May 27 - Sunday, June 5, 2016: Menu:
- Cilantro hummus and Jable sweet potato dips
- Stewed Lentils from Teguise and goat cheese foam
-Baguette with Quail egg and chorizo from Chacon
-Chips of Morena with watercress salad and Thai sweet vinaigrette
-Braised Octopus with black sauce of almonds and sweet corn on the cob
-Red tuna steak marinated in honey and soy guarapo with sauteed chard and tomatoes with coriander
-Chop Suey of baby goat from Fuerteventura with pine nuts
-Pineapple sorbet with cake and aniseed ground gofio
Drinks: 2015 Dry white wine O.D. Lanzarote, Fuentespina Crianza 2011, O.D. Ribera del Duero
Water, Soft drinks / beers, Coffee
*With Wine pairings € 48 per person and without wine pairing € 42 per person
Celebrations in Tias:
Below is the schedule of events taking place in the Plaza del Varadero, Puerto del Carmen:
Saturday, May 28
10: 00h.- Hiking Trail Puerto del Carmen - Puerto Calero. Boat trip and lunch. Fee: 10 euros. Registration through Ayto Tias, located in the C./Libertad, 50. Phone: 928 833 619. Ask for Mr. Mario. Before Tuesday, May 24.
Sunday, May 29
12: 00h.- Campus Opening
12: 15h.- Performance by Gabriel García timplista
13: 00h.- Folkloric Group Gaida
14: 00h.- Performance of the musical group Guágaro
17: 30h.- Group El Pavon
19: 30h.- Performance by Los Sabandeños
21: 00h.- Close with Canaria background music
Monday, May 30
12: 00h.- Opening the enclosure and then Lucha Canaria with with senior Union Team South Fight Club Tias and Fight Club Guadarfía ( Arrecife
13: 00h.- Race jolateros in the El Poril
13: 30h.- Race Calanas in the El Poril
14: 00h.- Popular Asadero of rowers, bagels, cheese and wine country in collaboration with the Fishermen's Association of Tiñosa. And then children's games: sack race, spoon game, game chair ... in the Plaza del Varadero, Puerto del Carmen
*Recommendations: Come dressed in typical Canarian clothing. Raffles..
Celebrations in Playa Blanca and Uga:
Playa Blanca and Uga welcome the festive program honoring the Canary Islands Day. With a mixture of folklore, sport and authentic culture activities, effort and work that represent the greatness of the Canary Islands.
Saturday, May 28th, 2:00 pm :
- Opening evening with Cattle show Uga and endless activities (workshops, camel ride and guided tours, etc.) involved in this show of support for the primary sector will remain open at the fairgrounds of Uga until Monday 30.
Sunday, May 29th, 9:00 pm :
- Playa Blanca meanwhile will host an attractive folk show at the Plaza del Carmen, decorated with tasting local produce, acts from groups Achamán Jóvenes Sabandeños, Raíces de Lanzarote and top dance with revelers of Salineros La Hoya directed by Benito Rodriguez. Achamán, founded in Tenerife 40 years ago, is considered the best groups in the artistic landscape of the Canary Islands for playing music of the Islands and Latin America.
Monday, May 30th,
- 10:00 am : The official ceremony will take place on the street limones de Playa Blanca where there will be flag hoisting and act by the Municipal Band.
- 12:00 pm : End of the official ceremony, exit the Island Sports Center and arrival at the coast of Playa Blanca de los barquillos (8,55 m).
Teguise celebrations:
Sunday, May 29 at 19:30 :
The Canary Islands Day with be celebrated in the Municipal tent with performances by:
Parranda " Teseguite "
Parranda " The Valleys "
Parranda " The Golpito " and guest Parranda " The Botellín " (Gran Canaria).
