The town of San Fernando de Maspalomas vibrated on May 30th with the joint celebration of San Fernando Day and Canaries Day. The event, which brought together hundreds of residents and visitors, became a meeting point for devotion, popular music, and the typical gastronomy of the archipelago, as reported by the local government.

From early morning, the streets of San Fernando hosted lively Canarian games in the car park of the San Fernando school, including 'teje', sack races, and the shepherd's leap, promoting intergenerational coexistence and the transmission of popular customs.

One of the highlights was the traditional popular fish roast in El Poblado, where over 1,000 people enjoyed 1,000 kilos of marinated bonito, accompanied by 200 kilos of 'papas arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes), mojo sauce, and gofio. This custom, maintained by volunteers and neighborhood families for over four decades, filled the air with the aroma of wood smoke and fish.

The Councilor for Festivals and Events, Yilenia Vega, highlighted the 'enormous neighborhood involvement' that allows this tradition to grow, emphasizing its value in 'reminding us who we are and the importance of keeping alive the traditions that have united families in San Fernando for generations'.

The first deputy mayor, Alejandro Marichal, praised the role of the residents of El Poblado in preserving these celebrations, stating that 'San Fernando retains its essence thanks to the people who have cared for its traditions over the years'.

The day included religious services in honor of San Fernando 'El Chico', with a mass at the parish of San Fernando presided over by priest Francisco González González. Subsequently, the traditional procession took place with the images of San Fernando and the Virgen del Carmen, accompanied by the Banda Sol y Arena.

During the procession, parish priest Pedro L. Martínez recalled and blessed the site of the old church of San Fernando. The procession, which followed its usual route, reinforced the bond between tradition, faith, and popular identity.

The celebration will conclude tonight with the Maspalomas Regional Folklore Festival in Plaza de San Fernando, an event dedicated to the roots, music, and Canarian traditions with the participation of folklore groups from the islands.