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Traditional craft and cultural events in Canary Islands

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Cultural events in the Canary Islands are focusing continue to focus on the preservation of traditional crafts and regional heritage through various fairs and meetings. In La Palma, the ‘Punto y Clave’ International Meeting of Versadores brings together performers from La Palma and Cuba for artistic improvisation. Concurrently, the 37th Insular Craft Fair in Tazacorte showcases 48 traditional crafts and local agri-food products, including cheese, wine, and honey. Further regional celebrations include the The XLI Pinolere Craft Fair in La Orotava, which held from September 4 to 6, centers on the historical importance of woodworking for construction, household items, and agricultural tools. Inaugurated by regional leaders including President Fernando Clavijo and Cabildo President Rosa Dávila, the event features approximately 200 artisans. artisans and includes workshops, musical performances, and gastronomic spaces. Notable honors included the ‘Cho Feriante de Honor 2026’ awarded to Manuel Hernández Domínguez, the Liceo de Taoro, and Transportes Paluper. Additionally, the 37th Lanzarote Craft Fair is scheduled for September 10 to 15 in Tinajo will highlight Mancha Blanca, Tinajo. This edition focuses on traditional hat-making using hats and sombreros made from local vegetable fibers, featuring a special initiative titled over 100 participants, including artisans from the archipelago and six guests from Uruguay. The fair will include the ‘La Herencia en las manos’ initiative, where veteran artisans perform live demonstrations to facilitate the transfer of ancestral techniques from veteran artisans. techniques.

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