Santa Cruz of Tenerife will be the vibrant setting for tonight’s traditional Enchanter’s Dance, a highly anticipated and widely celebrated event in the city. As the clock strikes 9:00 p.m., a multitude will revel in the festivities around La Noria street and La Concepción square.
An obligatory prerequisite for entry to the Dance is adorning oneself in the customary Canarian attire. Consequently, the City Council has established 10 access points to scrutinize the adherence to traditional clothing and footwear norms.
It is important to note that wearing sneakers will not grant entry. The enchanter’s attire necessitates the donning of espadrilles, boots, or ankle boots (traditional pisacacas). In terms of headgear and handkerchiefs, they are not mandatory for admittance, while excessive petticoats are discouraged. The aim is to prevent exaggerated magician “costumes” and maintain the authenticity of the event without it resembling a Carnival.
Prohibitions
The Autonomous Entity for Festivals and Recreational Activities (OAFAR) of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council expressly prohibits any form of outdoor fires beyond designated areas. The use of fire sources such as charcoal, wood, electricity, or similar barbecues is strictly forbidden.
However, stoves, camping gas stoves, or any apparatus operating with butane gas cylinders not exceeding six kilos are permissible in the zone stretching from Bravo Murillo to Imeldo Serís, delineated on the map from 484 to 602.
Event Zones and Bands Performing at the Enchanter’s Gala
The festivities of the Enchanter’s Gala will span across the streets of Antonio Domínguez Alfonso (La Noria), Nifú-Nifá, Campo Castro, and Bravo Murillo, as well as the plazas of Europa and the church of La Concepción.
Access to the venue is complimentary and can be facilitated through any of the 10 established checkpoints. An illustrative map denoting the various access points and sectors corresponding to each table number – numbering at 700 this year – has been provided by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council.
Commencing from 10:00 p.m., six lively musical groups will resonate throughout the Campo Castro area. Among them, Tonique, Nijota, Farutes del Atlántico, Virgen de la Alegría, Parranda la Era, and Amuley will showcase their talent. Meanwhile, in Plaza de Europa, the customary Taifa Dances will take place featuring the bands Orígenes, Aceviños, Princesa Dácil, and Delicias del Teide.
Subsequent to their performances, around midnight, the Charco de la Casona, an elevated platform adjacent to Puente del Cabo, will host the traditional festivities featuring the Orquesta Revelación, Orquesta Generación Tenerife, and a special performance by Pepe Benavente, who will share the stage with both orchestras and present his unique repertoire.
Public Transport Alterations
Commencing from 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, the terminus for the tram service will be Teatro Guimerá, with the Fundación and Intercambiador stops being temporarily out of operation. The services will conclude at midnight, as in previous years.
Simultaneously, Titsa lines 909, 919, and 920 will deviate from their regular routes, resulting in several stops being omitted during specific time slots:
- Line 919 (towards Interchange): From midnight on Wednesday the 1st until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, the stops at Uruguay, Asuncionistas, Galcerán, Paseo La Concordia, and La Concepción will be bypassed. Route: via Barranco de Santos, Pintor Rivera street, Luis de la Cruz street, Belgium avenue, San Sebastián, and Intercambiador.
- Line 920 (towards Las Ramblas): From 9:00 a.m. this Thursday, May 2, until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, the skipped stops will include Cabildo, La Alameda, Plaza de Isabel II, La Marina, and Almeyda. Route: proceeding from San Sebastián Avenue along Marítima Avenue.
- Line 909 (towards the Health neighbourhood): During the same time frame as the previous changes, stops at TEA, Fuente Morales, and Aguere will not be serviced. Route: deviation from José Manuel Guimerá street, passing through Puente Serrador, Miraflores street, Doctor Miguel López González, Ramón y Cajal extension, and Aguere street before resuming the usual itinerary.
