Each August, the village of Tejina bursts forth in three vibrant colours: yellow, orange, and green, representing the different streets that prepare their offerings for the patron saint, San Bartolomé, on the final Sunday of the month. The first hue signifies Calle de Abajo, the second for Calle de Arriba, and the last for El Pico.
Yesterday, delegates from each street transported their wooden and iron frameworks adorned with their distinct fruits, branches, flowers, and flour cakes to the square. This year, the offering was unable to take place in front of the church, which is currently undergoing renovation; however, the local authority modified the square to allow for this heartfelt ceremony to occur on one of its sides, where numerous events of the Patron Saint Festivities also unfolded.
This situation did not deter attendance; quite the contrary. Thousands gathered to partake in one of Tejina’s most awaited occasions, a community renowned for its warmth.
Concerning this, the Festivals Councillor, Dailos González, highlighted that, according to estimates from the local police, roughly 8,000 individuals converged on the town to participate in the crafting of their hearts, a tradition that ranks among the oldest in the area, having been designated a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 2003. The day concluded with a splendid flower battle and the Festival of Exaltation of the Hearts.
“It is a day that every Tejin resident marks in red on their calendars, and for us, it is a point of great pride to speak of this intangible heritage, the colours of the streets, and, above all, the engagement of a community that makes it a truly unique occasion, significantly contributing to our cultural identity in La Laguna,” stated the mayor, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez.
According to the local police, around 8,000 people participated in the procession of hearts, one of the oldest traditions in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, around 8,000 people participated in the procession of hearts, one of the oldest traditions in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, approximately 8,000 individuals took part in the procession of hearts, which is one of the oldest customs in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, approximately 8,000 individuals took part in the procession of hearts, which is one of the oldest customs in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, approximately 8,000 individuals took part in the procession of hearts, which is one of the oldest customs in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, approximately 8,000 individuals took part in the procession of hearts, which is one of the oldest customs in the region. Fran Pallero
According to the local police, approximately 8,000 individuals took part in the procession of hearts, which is one of the oldest customs in the region. Fran Pallero
