Canary Islands - India Cultural Meeting

The Council of Arona and the Hindu residents in southern Tenerife invites everyone to join and be part of this cultural celebration, a fusion of both, India's and Canary Islands's culture and tradition.

The Ratha Yatra (parade of chariots) has been performing for thousands of years in the city of Jagannatha Puri during the rainy season. It is one of the most ancient, bright and colourful celebrations in the world.

Since 1967 this festival takes place also at the most important cities of Occident (New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Moscow, London, Paris, Sydney, Madrid, Barcelona...).

This year and for the first time in Canaries it will take place in Arona, a remarkable milestone in the history of our islands.

July, 10^th - Ratha Yatra Activities

• 15:00 h: Festival opening: Arts and crafts, fashion, literature, gastronomy, astrology, scents, health and beauty.
• 15:15 h: Hindu gastronomy tasting: Biryani 'paella', rose nectar, dessert.
• 18:00 h: Music performances:
  • 'Ragas' (classic music from India).
  • A.F. Amigos de Punta Rasca (Canary Islands folklore).
  • Bhaktevi  ('Mantra' chants).
• 19:30 h: Official opening with attendance of local authorities and representantive of the Hindu community.
  • Ceremonial lamp lighting-up, traditional chants and theater.

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010

Schedule: 15:00 - 23:00

Location: Avenida Arenas Blancas (frente al hotel Conquistador)

Last updated:Tuesday, June 29, 2010