The celebration, marked by an atmosphere of brotherhood and solidarity, brought together representatives from all the municipalities and enabled the collection of nearly 30 tons of food destined for social causes.
This Sunday marked a historic day with the celebration of the 73rd edition of the Pilgrimage of Offering to the Virgin of Pino, a massive event attended by more than twice as many people as the previous edition and which took place in a warm atmosphere of brotherhood and unity.
"A special edition of the pilgrimage, with thousands of people enjoying an atmosphere of solidarity, commitment, identity, and many young people," emphasized Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria Island Council, who led the Gran Canaria Island Council's cart, carrying 1.260 kilos of food. The Island Council's cart was accompanied on the pilgrimage by the folklore group Ingenio Choirs and Dances, which performed a mazurka upon arriving at the basilica.
Thirty tons of food were collected and delivered during the pilgrimage by carts arriving from various municipalities, an unprecedented amount that underscores the historic nature of the pilgrimage celebrated this Sunday in Teror.
"It's a celebration of the Gran Canaria that loves, that cherishes its values and identity, with a huge turnout, celebrating the sense of pride and belonging that brings us together today," Morales emphasized.
Teror City Council estimates that some 300.000 people—approximately one-third of the island's population—have participated in some of the events during the festivities that have taken place so far.
The Gran Canaria Island Council wishes to express its gratitude to all the forces and organizations that have guaranteed protection and security, as well as to the municipalities for their outstanding participation and the efforts of all those who have made a pilgrimage-offering of the aforementioned magnitude possible.
Traditional Pine Showcase
Until September 20, the Gran Canaria Council window on Bravo Murillo Street will be displaying eleven costumes that trace the history of traditional Gran Canaria clothing, from the XNUMXth century to the early XNUMXth century.
