Without incident, with “scrupulous respect” for security measures and complying with all the precepts of this tradition, Güímar celebrated the oldest pilgrimage on the Island with the smell of basil, the sound of folklore, floats and decorated houses and the presence of pilgrims from the rest of the Island, Gran Canaria, El Hierro and La Palma.
While the welcome mass was celebrated in the hermitage, the pilgrims packed the last two kilometers of the Way.
«The Socorro descent is an exemplary party, full of traditions. Our best heritage is what the families of Güímar do, who care for and pamper our signs of identity generation after generation. And they do it with a respect that gives us the security of not having any noteworthy incident, “said the mayor, Gustavo Perezafter the arrival of the pilgrimage to the village.
At this time, incidents are limited to interventions by health personnel due to fainting spells and problems related to stress and diabetes.
