An artistic protest took place on the Rambla in the capital of Tenerife, where a group of citizens carried a cross with the title “Canarias is not for sale” while marching to the beat of chácaras and singing verses like “a cross of flowers made by the people, we want the Canary Islands free of cement.”
This collective is advocating for a shift in the economic and social structure of the Canary Islands, urging that public spaces for leisure and tradition be reclaimed by the community and not overlooked or monopolised by political factions.
The cross was crafted using recycled bottles from the “Canarias se exhaust” camp, where six individuals engaged in a hunger strike for over 20 days.
These individuals emphasise that their activism goes beyond the 20A event, permeating all aspects of daily life including celebratory and communal spaces, every street, household, beaches, workplaces, and more. Additionally, the creators assert that the “Canary Islands are not for sale” cross serves as a visible symbol of the unity and steadfastness of the Canarians who continue to safeguard their land and heritage.
