Corpus Christi, the Catholic holiday in honor of the ”holy beard”,
is celebrated on Thursday after Trinity Sunday. All over Tenerife, it
is celebrated in folklore music and parades. The most beautiful fiesta
can be seen in La Orotava. On the holiday, the city streets and
squares are closed to traffic. Instead, it is covered with colorful
carpets made of various kinds of flowers mixed with colored sand that
was brought from the near hills. Due to the numerous visitors during
the festival day and the high demand for accommodations it is
recommended to check hotel rates and book rooms well in advance.The
most beautiful carpet is exhibited, every year, in Plaza del
Ayuntamiento. Such marvelous decoration can’t be seen anywhere else.
After a religious parade that pass over the carpets, a great fiesta of
music and traditional dances takes place, when the city residents wear
traditional cloths. In addition, a traditional parade is held with
local bands playing music using musical instruments typical to the
Canaries Islands. This unique event attracts, every year, thousands of
spectators locals and tourists (it is recommended to make a room
reservation in advance), that enjoy the extraordinary experience of
music and color. enerife and around
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