The San Fernando Festival commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Maspalomas I Education Center

 

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The San Fernando de Maspalomas Festival will begin this Thursday, May 23, and will last until June 02, with a very special commemoration, the 50th Anniversary of the CEIP San Fernando de Maspalomas (better known as Maspalomas I). The importance of this educational center lies in the fact that San Fernando is the origin of the residential part of the South of Gran Canaria and a large part of today's society has completed its first studies in this center, which celebrated its first school year in 1973-1974. For this reason, the presentation of the festival program took place in one of the Center's classrooms, led by the mayor of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Marco Aurelio Pérez; the Councilor for Celebrations and Events, Yilenia Vega; and the director of the CEIP San Fernando de Maspalomas, Germán Cristo Silva.

 

The mayor of San Bartolomé de Tirajana highlighted that given the importance of the 50 years of the educational center, “a center that has meant so much to the population of San Fernando, it is logical that they are the ones who proclaim the festivities.” For his part, the director of the CEIP remembered the recently deceased, Ángel Ocaña, director for many years since the construction of the Center, as well as the seven who have succeeded him in the position. “This school has always evolved positively, getting to know the teachers, families and students who are part of the School of My Life. Among the milestones achieved by this center, the implementation of the continuous day in the school schedule stood out or the installation of the beach bar during the San Fernando festivities "where money was not only raised to pay for the end-of-year trip, but it also served as a place meeting place for the entire educational community, which allowed parents, students and teachers to enjoy coexistence in a relaxed atmosphere.” 

 

For her part, the Councilor for Celebrations and Events, Yilenia Vega, outlined the program of events as well as the new features that have been included in the celebrations this year. She pointed out that the proclamation will take place on Thursday, May 23, at 20:30 p.m.; In it there will be a tour of the experiences, "as well as the small and big changes experienced by the former teachers of the San Fernando School of Maspalomas." It will be at the Maspalomas House of Culture where at the end, attendees will be able to enjoy the Asentaos y Tumbaos performance. 

 

The Canarian Juerga will be on Friday the 24th, starting at 21:00 p.m. with Masparranda. “This event is already a classic of the celebrations within the Fiestas, where the town of San Fernando hosts a night to share local products with the neighbors and enjoy the musical performances of folklore groups from the municipality such as Parranda El Cañizo, Parranda Las Dunas, and the Municipal Music School,” said Vega. Meanwhile, at 22:00 p.m., the Young People's Night will begin in the Plaza de San Fernando where there will be a fashion show by the Glamor Models Canarias Agency with the designs of Raysadot Couture; Then the party continues with DJs Yediel, Abien Reyes, and J.Marre. 

 

 

 

 

The Pilgrimage-Ofrenda in honor of San Fernando will take place on Saturday the 25th, at 18:30 p.m.; and this year it will have a greater participation of carts and folk groups. In addition, it changes its route starting from the Timanfaya square to go down Mogán streets (between the swimming pool and the Victor Miranda Municipal pavilion) and passing through the avenues of Tunte, Gáldar, Hernández Gonzáles street, Tejeda avenue until reaching the Plaza de San Fernando, where the offering will be made in the Church, for the benefit of Cáritas. Starting at 21:30 p.m., the festival will begin by Star Music, Leyenda Joven and Dj Ardy. 

 

The most sporting day will begin on Sunday the 26th, from 09:00 to 13:00, where 3x3 Basketball tournaments will be held; indoor soccer and 7-a-side soccer. Meanwhile, at 11:00 a.m., the Foam Festival with children's entertainment will be held in the Plaza de San Fernando. In the evening, starting at 21:00 p.m., the Children's and Youth Queen's Election Gala will be held, in which the municipality's dance and ballet schools will participate, in a gala hosted by Dani Calero and Susana Medina (Miss Grand Spain 2024). The next day, all families will be able to enjoy the attractions at half price, starting at 17:00 p.m., when the Domino Tournament will begin at the Maspalomas Petanque Club. The inauguration of the OJE Photo Exhibition will also take place, a retrospective of the Organization that had a great representation in San Fernando during the 70s-80s, it will be open to the public throughout the week at the Casa Condal de Maspalomas. 

 

On Tuesday, May 28, the House of Culture will host the CEIP San Fernando de Maspalomas 50th Anniversary Grand Gala, it will be presented by Roberto Herrera and will feature surprise performances. Access to the event will be by invitation. During the afternoon, the Noiseless Fair has been organized, so that children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders can enjoy the little pigs without loud music, noises, sirens... At night, the Elders of the town will have their Big Day with the toast and dinner organized in the Plaza de San Fernando that will also feature the Gala of the Great Queen, and that will culminate with the festival by Pepe Benavente. 

 

 

The next day it will be the turn of the little ones with the celebration of the Festival of all the children of the world, with an inflatable track, a dinosaur show, cotton candy, candy apples... At 21:00 p.m., the music will come with performances by local group Con Poco Band, Qué Chimba, Los Aseres and Dj J.Marre. 

 

San Fernando Day coincides with the celebration of Canary Islands Day, so the Department of Celebrations and Events has prepared a day of games, traditions, and Canarian folklore. It will begin at 11:00 with traditional games in the parking lot of the San Fernando School in Maspalomas, where you can practice weaving, sack races or shepherd's jump, among others; and will continue with the traditional Asadero de Pescados and the Solajero festival led by Paco Guedes and Apolo. At night, starting at 20:00 p.m., the Folkloric Meeting will take place by the Umiaya Group, in the Plaza de San Fernando. 

 

The big weekend will begin on Friday with children's entertainment, the IV Choreographic Festival with the Carmen Cabrera Ballet and the Great 'Glitter Party' with the performance of Dj Supersonikka, Dj Jonay and the stellar performance of Óscar Martínez; all in the Plaza de San Fernando. On Saturday the party will begin at 11:00 with children's entertainment of workshops and bouncy castles; the Market Zone with craft stalls and local products, in the San Fernando park avenue. Starting at 16:00 p.m., the salsa and bachata marathon will be held in the Plaza de San Fernando, while from 10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. the VIII Meeting of Young Climbers will be held outside the Víctor Municipal Pavilion Miranda. The night will close with the Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra that will begin at 23:00 p.m. and will conclude with performances by the orchestras, La Sabrosa and Leyenda Joven. 

 

On Sunday the 2nd the celebrations will conclude with the final phases of the 3x3 basketball, futsal and 7-a-side sports tournaments; while from 09:00 to 15:00 you can visit the Great Exhibition of Antique and Modern Cars in the Municipal Stadium parking lot, where there will also be children's activities, a Food Truck area, raffles and lots of music. The end of the party will be at 21:00 p.m., in the Plaza de San Fernando with 'Sólo Whitney', a tribute to the American singer, songwriter and record producer, by Cristina Ramos.