The upper area of Santa Lucía de Tirajana experienced a night of music, dance and fireworks during the official lighting ceremony of the Christmas lighting. Audiences of all ages came to the municipal sports center to see the musical performances performed by young people from the municipality.
Samuel Guedes, Lucía Viera and Daniel Suárez performed Christmas songs. 'Estudios Danza NT' also performed, actress Yanely Hernández acted as master of ceremonies on a night of low temperatures but without rain. After the performances, the official lighting was carried out by Mayor Francisco García, the councilor of the upper area, Sergio Vega and the first deputy mayor, Santiago Rodríguez.
After a countdown from the public, the lighting was carried out that illuminated the church of Santa Lucía, a nativity scene made of lights at the foot of the church, the Christmas tree and a giant ball of lights, as well as different streets in the upper area .
Mayor Francisco García highlighted that the Christmas lighting will also serve to liven up the nights these weeks when the upper area experiences the festivities of Santa Lucía and Los Labradores. The first mayor encouraged residents to participate in the multiple events scheduled this year. The councilor of the upper area, Sergio Vega, stated that "both today and in the coming days, this special lighting, in addition to creating a more Christmas atmosphere, will accompany the neighbors of this area and the people who come from other municipalities to enjoy the Christmas and our holidays.” The first deputy mayor, Santiago Rodríguez, pointed out that “starting tonight and during these Christmas and holiday weeks, we are going to have this special lighting in the capital of our municipality, which due to its beauty attracts people from all over the island.” .
The festivities continue
The festivities of Santa Lucía de Tirajana continue on Saturday, December 10 in the afternoon with the XLV Caldera de Tirajana Folklore Meeting, which this year will feature a performance by Bejeque and the Tira-jana Dance Corps. On Sunday the 11th at 12 noon at the sports center 'Santa Lucía al son' is celebrated, music with 101 Brass Band, Kilombo Improvised, Pedro Afonso, Aseres and Son cache. It will also be the Solidarity Kaminata organized by Karna.
Tuesday, December 13 will be the main day of the festivities, at 7 a.m. it will be the Diana Floreada, at 9 a.m. the livestock fair. At 11 a.m. in the full hall, the Swedish Lucía and the Canarian Lucía were welcomed by the Municipal Corporation and the Festival Commission. In the afternoon at 19 p.m. there will be the musical show, a night with Chavela, on the stairs of the Town Hall.
Wednesday the 14th will be the day of the Haragán, with a popular meal on Leopoldo Matos Street, then the departure of the Haragán at 18 p.m. accompanied by neighbors, neighbors and papahuevos and the archipelago band and then the trial of the haragán.On Sunday the 18th December will be the Los Labradores Pilgrimage, the last of the year in Gran Canaria and one of the most popular pilgrimages in the entire Canary Islands, with the participation of folkloric groups and parties from many municipalities.
