Today, it is Dia de Canarias, the day of
the year when most locals celebrate, Canary Day. It is a fiesta day, which
means banks, post offices and all official offices are closed. Though many
shops remain open adding to the atmosphere of the celebrations.
On this day, 30th May, you will
find staff in shops dressed in traditional costume, the girls and ladies in
colourful full length dresses, whilst the men dress in sombre black and white with
most finishing off their outfit wearing the traditional hat or scarf.
Local
food and specialities are lavishly displayed with lots of nibbles and samples
to taste! As well as sunshine, onions and bananas, Lanzarote is also famous for
its local wines. And like all things traditional on Dia de Canarias, the local wine
flows!
It’s a festive mood and you will see
dancing and singing in village and town squares, the streets and the new shopping centres.
These photographs I took at lunch time in the
Biosfera in Puerto del Carmen, I think you’ll agree these locals are enjoying
their special day.
4 comments:
It looks absolutely charming and fun, Pauline!
Sounds a lot of fun and great photos!
Hello Rosemary, it is a colourful day and great for the locals.
Hi Kit, thanks for your lovely comments. A great day was had by all!
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