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Colors of Canary Islands - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Hotel La Palma Princess Pool Due to the unique culture of the archipelago the Canary Islands has long been synonymous with boundless harmony and fun. Locals differ with happy and cheerful nature; they know how to have fun and like to do that. Their colorful national holidays can be the best confirmation of this fact. The traditional Carnival of Las Palmas starts in mid-January; the festival lasts about a month and is considered the biggest national celebration here.
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Locals begin to prepare for Carnival long before it starts. They sew incredibly beautiful and elaborate costumes, prepare for competitions and make plans about performances. The Carnival is annually attended by several hundred thousands of foreign visitors who come to watch enchanting musical performances and a solemn procession. The tradition is more than one hundred years old; once the beginning of the holiday had announced a period of harvest.
In late August, a very interesting event is taking place in Tejina of Tenerife. Heart of Tejina Festival is dedicated to the patron of the town, St. Bartolomew. Traditionally, every family makes a big floral arrangement in the shape of heart; this staff is usually about two meters in height. Citizens decorate their compositions with the most unusual and colorful decorative elements and then take them along the main streets. The solemn procession stops at the central square of Tejina, where the best composition is selected. This fabulous holiday ends with the grand pyrotechnic show. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Travelers visiting the beautiful archipelago in November will take part in another interesting holiday, St. Andrew’s Day. It is celebrated in all the cities of the archipelago on 28 to 29 November. According to local tradition, the young wine is first tasted in this day. Wine making is also an important part of national culture. The Canary Islands has been producing unique gold wine for many centuries. According to one legend, in the 18th century Russian empress Catherine II was fond of this delicious wine. Today, this sophisticated drink is known to gourmets and connoisseurs from all over the world.
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National traditions of Spain

Spain is home to bullfighting and siesta, which very vividly characterize the mentality of the inhabitants of this country. Passionate and emotional Spaniards are never in a hurry; they are always relaxed and try to enjoy every moment of life. People are very expressive and noisy. They communicate with each other in a high voice, always express their emotions in a bright and open manner. A traveler may think that in Spain all people are familiar. Random companions in the subway or neighbors in the park can communicate with each other as if they know each other for  ages. The Spaniards are very open and friendly; they smile and greet everyone they meet. Bright, stormy speech is complemented by active gesticulation. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Canary Islands

Tenerife
The end of the Carnival is very amazing and heart-stirring. The last day of the festival is called ‘The funeral of sardines.’ The huge figure of fish made ​​of papier-mache is burned on one of the city squares; the process is accompanied by the loud cry of ... Open »
Los Gigantes
Many tourists note that such a measured and leisurely lifestyle is pretty contagious. After just a few days, foreign tourists begin to behave like locals - do not worry about pushing problems and enjoy life. Like hundreds of years ago, one of the main livelihoods for ... Open »
Playa de las Americas
It is accepted to give small gratuity for every service and advice. You can ask passers for help without any doubts, they necessarily prompt to the way to the needed object and suggest guiding. Well-deserved award for the service like this can be 1 euro or dollar - tip ... Open »
La Gomera
The most important harvesting for indigenous people is fishing, as coastal waters are rich in various fish and shellfish. Visits to fishing spots are organized for tourists. Vacationers can taste a catch of local fishermen at any restaurant of national cuisine. ... Open »
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is known for celebrating any event “on a grand scale,” or “de tiros largos,” as locals would say. The Carnival of Las Palmas is rightly considered the most colorful event. Usually, it is held in February, sometimes the date falls on the beginning ... Open »
Maspalomas
You should watch the colorful sea procession from the embankment on the second Saturday in October. It is held in memory of the victory of the invincible Armada over the British fleet. Francis Drake led it. Saint Lucius Day is celebrated in December. Native Canarian ... Open »
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