Tinajo is set to become the epicentre of Lanzarote once again with the much-anticipated celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows. This Friday, the programme was presented at the entrance of the church of Los Dolores, attended by Tinajo’s mayor, Jesús Machín, along with the councillor for Festivities, Jonathan Pérez Olivero, the Lanzarote Cabildo advisor Aroa Revelo, this year’s announcer Miguel Ángel Tejera, president of the CD Tinajo, and the parish priest of Tinajo, Francisco José García.
The mayor took the opportunity to invite “everyone from Lanzarote, the rest of the Canary Islands and Spain to enjoy these celebrations of Our Lady of Sorrows with a varied programme that will surely please all those who come to Mancha Blanca.” Machín emphasised the importance of “respecting traditional attire at the events of these festivities” and encouraged civic behaviour and adherence to the rules throughout the celebrations.
The advisor for Craftsmanship at the Lanzarote Cabildo received personal congratulations from the local mayor for her efforts in organising the Insular Craft Fair over the years. She highlighted the cultural significance and high expectations surrounding this year’s 36th edition of the Fair, noting that it will bring together around 120 artisans and is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors to Mancha Blanca from 10 to 15 September. Aroa Revelo also presented the new promotional video for the Romería of Los Dolores, produced by the Cabildo and featuring Darío López and Nacho Peña.
Each year, the arrival of September marks one of the most important religious events in all of the Canary Islands.
Programme
The festivities will kick off on Monday, 1 September, with several competitions in Mancha Blanca. The following day, 2 September, will feature the Employability Workshop. The Rosette Workshop will take place on 8 September. The festive programme offers activities for all tastes and ages, with events scheduled every day at the Socio-Cultural Centre of Mancha Blanca.
The weekend starting on Friday, 5 September, will be packed with activities, including a “Foam Party” and hiking, leading up to the seventh edition of the Tinajo You Trail and the Los Dolores 2025 Basketball Tournament at the Municipal Pavilion.
On Tuesday, 9 September, the Funfair will open with an inclusive day dedicated to children and young people on the autism spectrum. At 21:00 hours, the opening ceremony for the festivities will be held by CD Tinajo in celebration of its 50th anniversary, featuring performances by Ciro Corujo (vocals), Adrián Niz (guitar), and Alexis Lemes (timple).
The next day, Wednesday, 10 September, will see the inauguration of the 36th edition of the Craft Fair at 17:30 hours.
Humour will also feature at the Festivities of Los Dolores. On Thursday, 11 September, comedian Yanely Hernández and Guarapo Gomero will bring laughter to the “Children’s Day”, alongside affordable prices at the Funfair, a children’s playback event, and a tribute to Joaquín Sabina.
On Friday, 12 September, the highly anticipated Folklore Encounter in honour of Nanino Díaz Cutilla will take place, featuring the Choir and Dance Group of Arrecife, Beatriz Alonso and Javier Cerpa from Gran Canaria, Víctor Estárico from Fuerteventura, Almudena Hernández from La Graciosa, the “Los Arrieros” from La Palma, Candelaria Gorrín and Juanma Benítez from El Hierro, Juan Mesa and Tetrabaifo from La Gomera, and Calicanto from Lanzarote, all presented by Yeray Rodríguez.
On Saturday, 13 September, offerings will be made to Our Lady of Sorrows, followed by the Romero Dance.
On 14 September, attendees can look forward to a major concert featuring singer Vanesa Martín at 21:00 hours, followed by a popular open-air party with performances from the Grupo Bomba and Banda Nueva.
Finally, Monday, 15 September, will also be a special day as a solemn Eucharist will be held at 11:00 hours in the esplanade, presided over by Monsignor Don José Mazuelos Pérez. The Craft Fair will close, and from 20:00 hours, there will be a concert by “Balada de Sabanda” (Los Sabandeños, Olga Cerpa, and Mestisay), followed at 21:00 hours by a concert from Lanzarote singer Rosana Arbelo.
The councillor for Festivities and the mayor invite “all citizens of Lanzarote and the other Canary Islands, as well as those visiting from other parts of the country to enjoy these festivities in honour of the island’s patroness. We offer once again a varied and comprehensive programme with the aim that everyone enjoys these celebrations.”
