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, 11^th - Ratha Yatra Activities

• 10:00 h: Festival opening: Arts and crafts, fashion, literature, gastronomy, astrology, scents, health and beauty.
• 12:00 h: 
  • Children's activities: paint & mud workshops, inflatable castles, theatre.
  • Yajña (fire ritual).
• 17:00 h:
  • Readings in favour of peace, coexistence and against drugs and violence.
  • Stand with garments (for those who participate customized during the parade).
• 17:30 h: Ratha Yatra lecture and ceremony.
• 18:30 h: Ratha Yatra parade begins with the following performances: Bangra, folcklore group and Dandia.
• 20:30 h: Music performances:
  • Bhaktidevi, ('Mantra' chants).
  • Bangra.
  • Different music groups (Culture Board - Arona Town Hall).
  • Madury Bollywood dancers.
  • Bajans (traditional chants perform by Vaiyasakhi).

Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Schedule: 10:00 - 23:00

Location: Avenida Arenas Blancas (frente al hotel Conquistador)

Last updated:Monday, July 5, 2010