After a year of waiting, the whistle of the firecracker marked the start of one of the most crowded festivals in Gran Canaria and the most special for the residents of Agaete. The celebration has once again filled the streets with energy and emotion, immersing them in dance and joy in a reunion with the papagüevos and the procession of pilgrims.
The Band of Agaete, along with the Guayedra Band and La Clandestina, set the pace for this event that combines tradition and festivity. Several thousand people have overflowed the town, turning the streets into a collective path towards the sea.
The music, energy, and fervor of the festival are felt by the residents and admirers of the municipality. Agaete has opened its streets, houses, doors, windows, and rooftops to warmly embrace those who share the love for dancing together in this festival, which is both culture and tradition.
The City Council highlights that neither the heat nor the fatigue have diminished the festival, described as 'pure energy' and declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. So far, the event is proceeding without incidents.
From the town center, the dancers have made their way to the Callejón de La Rama, where they 'armed' themselves with the essence and scent of the Tamadaba pine forest, applauding the pilgrims who keep the tradition alive.
After regaining strength with a traditional Caldo de Silvana, the multitudinous descent down Guayarmina street began, a hallmark of a festival that attracts residents and tourists alike. The colorful papagüevos, the music of the bands, the green of the branches, and the energy of the attendees are now heading towards the Puerto de Las Nieves, where they will reunite with their Lady and the sea.
