A small rock in the Atlantic: 06/02/11

Monday, 7 February 2011

Puntagorda's Almond Blossom Fiesta

Puntagorda's Almond Blossom fiesta: the main stage is in the green branches at the left, and most of the stalls are along the road going up the hill.

The main village of Puntagorda is quite spread out, but finding the fiesta was very easy - I just followed the music. As you can see, it was packed. But then I knew that a group of people from my own village had hired a bus to go there, and clearly, several other villages had the same idea. These are the buses that wouldn't fit in the main bus-park.

A few of the buses that came to Puntagorda for the Almond Blossom fiesta

The bouncy castles were well appreciated by the youngest people there.

Bouncy Castles at Puntagorda for the Almond Blossom fiesta

And the social club for seniors was packed with dancers. I'd have joined in if there'd been a bit more space.

The seniors' club in Puntagorda during the Almond Blossom fiesta

And just as I left, the salsa band left the main stage, to be replaced by a rock band. I much prefer rock 'n' roll, so I was quite sad that I had such a long drive ahead and had to leave.

The star of the Almond Blossom fiesta in Puntagorda

Labels: almond blossom, fiestas, Puntagorda

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Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Programme for the Almond Blossom Fiesta, Puntagorda

Almond blossom in Puntagorda La Palma

Friday 4th February
Starting at 10pm, a performance of Batuca (serious percussion) followed by a disco in the Comunidad Cuatro Caminos (The community centre at the crossroads)

Saturday 5th February
Starting at 10pm, public dance in the Comunidad Cuatro Caminos and in the street. (Salsa music).

Sunday 6th February
From 12 noon:

* At the school: bouncy castles
* At the Casa de la Cultura (Culture centre, upstairs):Exhibition of crafts from Puntallana
* At the Comunidad Cuatro Caminos: Dance with salsa music
* In the street: Dance with salsa music

At the sports centre: Concert by a group of seniors fromPuntallana the poet Manuel Plata, “Bejeque”, the poetss Joseíto and Yapsy with music by Pedro Pérez (guitar) and Chanito (lute), group “Los Viejos”, grupo de cuerda from Puntagorda.

And as usual there will be mobile bars selling drinks and food (try a fried pork sandwich!) and stalls selling things like costume jewelry and cheap toys. They will stay open until about 9pm.