One of the major symbols of identity of the island of Gran Canaria is, without a doubt, la Fiesta de La Rama in Agaete. This is the main fiesta of the town in honour of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows), which was declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest in 1972.
August 5th is the main fiesta in honour of the Virgin Mary, but it is the day before, August 4th, when the Fiesta de La Rama is held, when thousands of "dancers" go through the town waving different kind of branches in the air, to the rhythm of the two municipal bands, as far as the sanctuary of la Virgen de Las Nieves. This is called, 'Bailar La Rama' (Dancing The Branch).
Here's an impression for you, from the beginning at 10:00 until the end of the Rama at more or less 18:00. Of course, la Rama is only one of the Fiestas, in fact the locals are celebrating for nearly a month.
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Негізгі бет Bailar la Rama de Agaete, Gran Canaria, 2010
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