Day of the Canary Islands
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Day of the Canary Islands in Spain.
History & Origins of Day of the Canary Islands
Day of the Canary Islands (Día de las Canarias) is celebrated on May 30th. It marks the anniversary of the first official session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on May 30, 1983, establishing regional self-governance.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Canarians dress in colorful traditional striped folk costumes, perform traditional music played on the timple, and hold local sports tournaments of Canarian wrestling (Lucha Canaria).
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