Last weekend San Andrés became a meeting place where nature and the culture of Anaga were intertwined in a special way. Thanks to the initiative of the “Anaga Traditions Market”, an activity that gave local producers and artisans the opportunity to display and promote their work in a prominent way.
During the day on Saturday, this event transformed an area of the fishing village into an epicenter of activities that has attracted numerous visitors from all over. The market featured workshops and traditional games, storytelling and puppets, which generated a great atmosphere from 11 a.m. in the morning until 6 in the afternoon. The surroundings of Infobox, Pedro Schwartz Avenue and Ramón Guillermo Cruz Cabrera Square became spaces that not only celebrated the traditions of Anaga, but also promoted a way to promote sustainable and integrated urban development in the region.
The CEO of the Development Society, Carmen Pérez, explained that “the purpose behind this initiative is clear: to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions of the area.” This first edition of the market brought together more than a dozen local producers from the Anaga District and the neighborhoods of Urbanización Anaga, Barrio Nuevo and Barrio de La Salud.
Pérez was satisfied with the results of this first edition and made it clear that this will not be the last. “The intention is to give continuity to this type of actions, considered essential for the promotion and preservation of Canarian culture.” In addition, she highlighted the importance of giving visibility to the producers and artisans of these areas furthest from the urban environment, connecting the neighborhoods with the economic, social and cultural core of the city.
The day of the Anaga Traditions Market confirmed the warm reception of this type of activities that seek to merge local culture and commerce in a space that celebrates the work of producers and artisans. Thousands of people enjoyed a wide variety of stalls, offering local products such as honey, cheese, fruits and vegetables, as well as the opportunity to explore the richness of Canarian culture through traditional costumes.
The youngest members of the family also had the opportunity to participate in various workshops, from kite making to face painting, basket weaving, fishing and inflatable cow milking, which was one of the most popular and educational workshops. .
In addition to market activities and workshops, there were performances for all audiences. The Trío Atlántico entertained with their music, a party toured the market in an itinerant manner throughout the day and, for the little ones, there was an exciting puppet show with the Witch Maruja and storytellers by Güicho and his band.
Given the success and great reception, Carmen Pérez took the opportunity to invite all those who wish to join this initiative to visit the website santacruzescomercio.com/mercadillo-anaga-tradiciones to stay informed about the next edition, which will be held on November 18 at the same location.
Finally, it should be noted that this type of activities not only brings the Anaga neighborhoods closer to the economic, social and cultural heart of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but is also aligned with the Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development Strategy “Anaga in the heart – Santa Cruz de Tenerife”, which has 85% financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
