One of the most famous,
if not the most famous, 'fiesta' on
Gran Canaria is "
La Rama", which literally means 'the branch' but is at the same time short for "
La Bajada de la Rama" or 'the descent of the branch', is held every year in
August 4th, which would be tomorrow.
Traditionally the celebration is about going up the valley of Agaete dancing to the sound of a marching band, getting some tree branches, previously taken from trees in the 'tamadaba forrest', and taking them down (always dancing) to the 'port of Las Nieves' (the port of Agaete) to Our Lady of Las Nieves, who reside in the port hermitage, as an offering, after hitting the ports' waters with them.
The mayor and the different neighbourhood associations of Agaete have decided
not to carry branches this year, as a gesture of solidarity for the catastrophe suffered by the island due to ...
