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Editorial In the aftermath of Carnival, we return with an issue of Canarias Online which is loaded with places, plans and special adventures that we are certain will charm you. The main course comes with a taste of
Semana Santa
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tradition, we want you to know that Easter Week in the Canaries is much more than the sun and beaches which we of course have – but there are also places where Easter is celebrated in a singular manner, attracting hundreds of visitors who wish to see the thrones and
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statues, true samples of religious art, which together with the smell of incenses, form part of the numerous religious processions that
Roque de los Muchachos
wind through the streets of our cities and towns. The protagonist of our main interview is Rogelio Quintero, a true expert in traditional Canary Island gastronomy, which he has studied throughout his entire career, and on which subject he has several publications to his name. He’s an artist of the island cuisine, who knows how to perfectly combine ingredients, adapting his creations to the times without losing their essence.
Roque Albertos
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In Canary Island Style we have a visit from Roque Albertos, a Canary Islander who decided to that the best way to combine his two passions of football and travelling would be to bring happiness and eagerness to children all over the world. And our Canarian by adoption for this edition is the Italian Enzo Scala, a master of the theatre who has left his imprint upon many actors whose roots are
Enzo Scala
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in the Canary Islands. In our Sports sections we continue with our bicycle routes through the islands, this time in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. And we take off En Route to Fuerteventura, an island with many treasures waiting to be discovered. We take our younger readers to gaze at the stars from the Roque de los Muchachos, in With Kids, an adventure they will love to share with their friends. All this, along with Granny Pilar’s stuffed potatoes in Papas y Mojo and the contributions of our friend Domingo J. González, is what we have prepared for you in this tenth issue of our magazine. We hope with all our heart that you will enjoy it.
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I like
A Canary Island wine amongst the best wines in the world Wine from the cellars of Suertes del Marqués, whose certificate of origin is from the Vally of La Orotava, was selected by Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) to participate in Icon Wines of
‘SMS. Amor 3.0’ highest rated app against gender-based violence
A special variety of Majorero tomato is re-introduced An initiative of agriculturalists Domingo Martín y Pedro Martín, technicians Javier Manrique and Juan Miguel Torres, as well as technicians of the Island
the World, held in London
This is an educational tool
Council (Cabildo) of
on 28th February. Suertes
for use with smartphones,
Fuerteventura has succeeded
del Marqués (founded in
to raise the awareness
in producing the resurgence
2006 in the Valley of La
of Canary Island youth,
of the ‘Special Tomatoes of
Orotava in Tenerife) can be
using colloquial and casual
Fuerteventura', the planting
found in several International
language, regarding
of which was abandoned on
markets, as they export
violence against women.
the Island halfway through
wine from their vineyards,
The application 'SMS
the 60’s,and which is now
characterized by a braided
¡Actualízate! Amor 3.0',
making a comeback with a
cord, all over the world.
created by the Canary
double finality: to guarantee
They are also recognized
Island government, is the
the survival and exploitation
nationally, with the highest
most highly rated App of its
of a seed which is grown
rating in the Peñin guide.
type by users, according the
on the Island and which is
study “The impact of apps
available to tomato farmers,
on gender-based violence”.
and at the same time open up myriad possibilities of selection and development in order to increase production.
1. Photo: Cabildo de Fuerteventura. 2. First Lego League Canarias 2015.
The Canarian show ‘Cambuyón’ in New York After having met with spectacular success in the Canaries, Barcelona, Edinburgh and Germany, in February the Canarian dance 'Cambuyón' descended upon the New Theatre of New York, which is located in the heart of Broadway and is a planetwide referent for stage productions. The production is a medley of urban and percussive dance (hip-hop, tap, body percussion), song and music with which the 7 performers travel through the evolution of rhythm in western culture. Dancers and musicians together form an excellent troupe which fuses different disciplines, cultures and rhythms. Meticulous
2 Third Annual First Lego League Tournament. This International programme promotes science and technology among young
staging touching on the theatrical
people between the ages
and the overflowing energy of the
of 10 and 16, who are
performers led the prestigious
organized into teams of three
theatre of the Big Apple to
to ten participants, to build
include this endeavour
and programme a robot,
in its international
and who meet the challenge
programme.
through the elaboration of a scientific project. In this
First Lego League Canaries 2015
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third annual event, the First Lego League of the Canaries welcomed 464 participants divided into 44 teams from
The Princess Leonor
the islands of Lanzarote,
hall in Los Cristianos,
Fuerteventura, La Palma,
Tenerife, welcomed the
Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
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Texts: Domingo J. González
cultural
Theatre, cinema, museums….and stars
The year 2015 commences a year of autonomous regional, island and local elections. We will see what influence the elective process has on the cultural area of our lives. And as it commences, the Canary Island government has decided that in the field of writing arts, the year will be dedicated to Arturo Maccanti: an excellent choice, this poet who left us feeling a bit orphaned when he left us in 2014. This will be the year in which the Universal Surrealist Exhibit, which André Breton himself brought to Tenerife, celebrates its eightieth anniversary. All in all, a year during which we will be on the lookout for any commemoration, for any interesting event generated by culture in these our islands. And as we have to start somewhere.
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30th January
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highest accolade. This Santa Cruz
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4th February
Replica of honour for
theatre, with the dancer and
Music for the Museum
the Victoria Theatre
choreographer Roberto Torres
The composer Juan Carlos
The Replica Awards, which are
at its head, has been supporting
García is the author of three
given in recognition of the best
alternative theatre and dance for
pieces of music which will be
staged shows in the Canary
16 years. The Replica Awards for
heard in the Casa de Colón in
Islands, decided to reward
2014 will be presented in March,
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in
the Victoria Theatre with their
in Tacoronte.
the form of recorded music to
And further… The Grancanarian Mateo received the award. 2015 was
Gil, of Blackthorne, Nadie
looking like the year when the
conoce a nadie - (Nobody
Goya awards would speak with
knows anybody) will film his
accompany visits to the Museum.
an Andalusian accent and so
next movie, Project Lazarus (The
This is the first museum in the
it went. Will the Canarian year
Lazarus Project) his incursion
Canaries with ambient music
ever come?
into the genre of science
created specifically for its rooms.
9th February
fection, in the Canary Islands.
The composer presented these
Gran Canaria, heritage
works in the museum itself on
site of astronomy
corto 2013-2014 (The Canaries in
the island of Gran Canaria.
The UNESCO has incorporated
Short) was present in the market
into its internet portal,
at the Festival of Short Films in
Nominated, but no Goya
Astronomicalheritage.net, the
Clermont-Ferrand, France, which
Four Canary Islanders were in
archaeological site of Risco Caído
is the most important international
the running for Goya cinema
(Fallen Cliff). The aboriginal
festival for short films.
7th February
complex, located in the
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The catalogue Canarias en
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
municipality of Artenara on the
announced its intention of
island of Gran Canaria, stands out
bringing back the biennial
due to the great dome carved
regional festival of visual arts,
into its main cave, through which
which has not been held for
sunlight enters during certain
the last five years. The criteria
times of the year, and illuminates
for participation will soon be
a series of etchings done on the
published.
rock of the cave.
San Telmo del otro lado
prizes this year. Goya Toledo
(San Telmo from the other side)
(for best supporting actress)
by Raúl Ferrer y Si me dan en
and Tatiana Hernández (for best
herencia un par de ojos (If I should
costume design) already had
inherit a pair of eyes) by David
experience. . Víctor Moreno (for best full-length documentary) y Octavio Guerra (for best short documentary) were newcomers on the scene. In the end, none
(1). Teresa Lorenzo's show at the the Victoria Theatre. (2). Casa Colón (Columbus House) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. (3). Goya Toledo in "Marsella" by Juana Macías. (4). Inside the Risco Caído.
Leo García, were the winners of the on las Félix Francisco Casanova prizes for narrative and poetry, convoked by the Cabildo (Island council) of La Palma.
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interview
Rogelio Quintero The respect for tradition, products of our land and our ancestors’ cooking links is merged with current tendencies to present a cuisine that is filled with flavours, a cuisine in which a key to memories of the past is found. We spoke with Rogelio Quintero, one of best chefs and most highly recognized cooking instructors in the Canary Islands. Fotos: Nombre fotógrafo
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interview
Photo: Nieves Pérez-Godiño.
“Farmers in the Canary Islands are the gardeners of our landscape and thanks to their work; deterioration of our land is averted“
» How did gastronomy
Undoubtedly, I admire all the
of our gastronomy and the
become your passion?
cooks, especially the women,
products we have in our
I don’t have one single reason,
who through the years kept
markets.
but I can name my mother as
a daily commitment to our
» How do you perceive
an important starting point
gastronomy.
Canary Island’s current
for my work, she was a superb
How do you think you are
gastronomy?
housewife who cooked for
known here in the Canary
I think the gastronomic level is
12 people each day with few
Islands?
good, probably the best of the
resources. Her dishes were
If I’m known, I think it’s for
last few years, but I miss the
pure Canary Island food,
being a defender of our
products of our own land being
through which she transmitted
gastronomy and products.
the main protagonist. I don’t
her essential goodness.
Because every time I have
think that the type of cooking
» Who are your referents in
the opportunity, I send out
being done is sufficiently based
cooking?
messages about the value
on our own gastronomic culture.
» You have taught other cooking to others for many years. How would you value your influence on the new Canary Island chefs? It’s not I who should answer that question, but I have tried to do the best
Photo: Nieves Pérez-Godiño.
job possible and above all instill in my students a commitment to Canary Island
our gastronomy. And the last
essential canary sauce), as it
cooking.
one is discover which one of
transports me to the past and
» The fusion between
our products has not yet been
touches my emotions.
traditional and modern
drawn into our gastronomy and
» What are you currently
cooking is one of the most
open a new channel.
investigating?
important elements of your
» Which are your favorite
I’m in a new period of my life
dishes. How is the best
ingredients?
and I have several projects
combination created? In other
I’m not very original: I love
in my head; I’m working on
words, how do your dishes
fish ‘jareas’ (sun dried fish) and
several at the same time. When
come into being?
salted fish, potatoes, sweet
I decide which one of them
A lot of my dishes are born
potatoes, goat meat… I’m
makes me happiest I will throw
through observation; it makes
traditional, as you can see.
myself into that one.
me happy to recuperate
» If you had to pick an
» What are the most
dishes from the past and
outstanding Canarian dish,
frequently used ingredients in
bring them to the present
what would it be?
Canary Island cooking, in your
but respecting their flavour.
‘Sancocho’ (a Canarian dish
opinion?
Another means of creation is
with boiled potatoes and fish,
I think the potato is the main
reinterpret a classical dish of
usually served with mojo, the
ingredient, although I’m sorry
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interview
that we don’t eat mostly local potatoes, whether they are the older Canarian varieties or not. We have a moral obligation to eat local potatoes, firstly because of their great quality and secondly because the farmers in the Canaries are the gardeners of our landscape and thanks to them, deterioration of our land is averted » At home, what dishes do you cook? Everything, I try to make tasty and healthy food. » Finally, we like to ask our guests in the magazine about their favourite place in the Canaries, and you specifically, we would also like to ask which is your favourite restaurant. Undoubtedly, Tegala restaurant in Lanzarote; Germán Blanco is a fantastic cook.
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Easter Week Much more than sun and beaches It’s not all sun and sand; in the Canary Islands tradition is also a fundamental part of life. Whether you are religious or not, it’s worth your while to put the beach aside for a few hours and enjoy viewing one of the magnificent processions in which you will be able to observe some of the great works of religious art of the Islands.
Easter week. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
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article
Easter week. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
Easter week. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
Easter week is celebrated
meticulously prepared well
La Laguna
on all the Islands with equal
beforehand: churches are
During Holy Week, the City of
fervour, but some of the
draped in their finest linens,
the Adelantados is considered
celebrations stand out, either
the statues themselves and
the religious capital of the
for the multitudes of people
the invaluable silverwork
island of Tenerife. An aura of
who attend them, for the
that decorates their thrones,
meditative solemnity seems to
quality of the religious images
works of art in themselves, are
invade the streets even as the
or simply for the enthusiasm
carefully cleaned and polished
city prepares to welcome the
they provoke amongst
so that they will be ready for
thousands of visitors who come
their followers. On each of
their most important tryst of
yearly to this event. The smell of
the islands, the events are
the year.
incense overlays all others and
Easter wee
ek. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
Easter week. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
the corteges of the different
as the religious neurological
Procession which commences
brotherhoods and guilds
centre of the city. In the Magna
at four a.m., and which escorts
become the centre of attention.
Procession of Good Friday,
the Christ figure of La Laguna
From Palm Sunday onwards, the
one of the most important and
to the Cathedral to join the
different processional corteges
impressive events of Passion
other images. Families of la
of the respective brotherhoods
Week, all the brotherhoods and
Laguna faithfully attend year
head towards the Cathedral of
guilds participate together.
after, grandparents, children and
La Laguna, which since last year
But before that, during the
grandchildren join each other in
when it reopened after being
night of Maundy Thursday, the
the streets to watch the solemn
closed for a decade for reforms,
most anticipated of processions
procession file past and all those
has recovered its position
takes place, the Pre-dawn
present, believers or not, feel the
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Families in La Laguna show up faithfully year after year as grandparents, children and grandchildren gather in the streets to watch the processions file past emotion of the moment, because
washing takes place. These are
fervour is equal to that of the
the magnitude of this event is
days of devotion and respect
other cities above. And if we
such that no observer remains
, traditions which have been
head toward the south, our
untouched. Each year different
maintained, and well worth the
attention will be focused upon
monumental images occupy
experience, if only once in a
the Holy Week in GĂźĂmar, with
the high altars, and become the
lifetime. To learn more about
a multitude of corteges and
object of another visit with which
Holy Week in La Laguna:
images over four centuries old,
to complete the day.
www.aytolalaguna.com.
which coexist with others more
Good Friday is the occasion for
Also in Tenerife, we would
modern but equally valuable.
another of the most awaited
mention the Holy Week of los
moments, the Procession of
Realejos, which includes two
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Silence, where all the guilds and
of the most important religious
On the island of Gran Canaria,
brotherhoods of the city can be
images of the Island: the
above all we must mention
found escorting the Statue of
seventeenth century Nazarene
Holy Week as experienced in
the Dead Christ which is carried
and eighteenth century Dead
the capital of the Island, where
on the shoulders of Penitents of
Lord. In the north of the Island,
the old quarter is home to the
Mercy to the Church of Santo
Passion Week is most fully
meetings of the guilds and
Domingo, where the foot-
lived in La Orotava, where the
brotherhoods. The streets of
Easter week. Photo: Fernendo GarcĂa.
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Vegueta abandon their usual
last meeting between Christ and
tranquility and calm to enter
the Virgin Mary takes place.
a period of action and bustle
Another of the most highly
against a backdrop of the
anticipated events takes place
deepest held tradition. Hundreds
in the pre-dawn of Good Friday,
of visitors will enjoy being a part
with the Stations of the Cross,
of the events which take place
the image of Christ of the Good
in the lovely streets of the most
Death which passes through the
picturesque quarter of the city.
streets of Vegueta. And on the
It all begins with the traditional
morning of the same day, there
departure from San Telmo of
is the Procession of the Mantillas
the Procession of the Donkey
commencing at the Cathedral, in
on Palm Sunday. That same
which it is traditional that women
day, commencing in Vegueta,
wearing a Canarian Mantilla
the images of Jesus Our Father
accompany the Christ figure
of Health and Holy Mary of
from the Town Hall, and those
Hope are accompanied by the
wearing a black veil accompany
Brotherhood of Nazarenes to
the Virgin of Sorrows
the Cathedral.
Other recommended events
On Holy Wednesday, statues of
include the Magna Procession
Christ Carrying the Cross, and
which unites all the corteges,
Our Lady of the Sorrows, as well
including Our Crowned Lady of
as those of Saint John the Baptist,
Solitude of the Lodge, the oldest
Saint Veronica and Saint Mary
and most venerated image in Las
Magdelene, form part of the
Palmas de Gran Canaria. It all
Procession of the Sacred Meeting,
ends with the Procession of the
which commences at Santo
Retreat and Silence, in which this
Domingo de Guzmán and reaches
statue is carried, and which is the
the Plaza of Santa Ana, where the
most representative of the city. Easter week. Photo: Josué Ubay Suárez Navarro, diocesisdecanarias.es
Easter week. Photo: Josué Ubay Suárez Navarro, diocesisdecanarias.es
Easter week. Photo: Josué Ubay Suárez Navarro, diocesisdecanarias.es
The streets of Vegueta leave peace and quiet behind, to enter into a time of activity and bustle against a backdrop of the deepest tradition The majority of the statues which
time and enjoy our beaches and
are protagonists during these
the Canary Island sun which is
days are the work of the great
usually present at this time of
Canarian creator of religious
year. It’s still the very beginning
images Luján Pérez. They are
of spring, so you will have to
true marvels which attract a large
go to the south to take best
number of admirers of this type
advantage of our climate, but
of art, and who regularly take
without too much trouble you
advantage of these events to
should be able to find there the
examine them closely.
pleasant warm temperatures you are looking for. These
Easter week. Photo: Josué Ubay Suárez Navarro, diocesisdecanarias.es
Sun and Sea
moments of fun and enjoyment
This is the other option for
will recharge your batteries so
enjoying Easter holidays in the
that you can continue afterwards
Canaries. Many are those who
with your usual routine until the
come to the Islands during this
much-awaited summer comes.
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health
Children and pets, the perfect mix It’s true: when you have a pet at home you have added responsibilities. But the benefits are worth the effort if we take care of them properly. Children have the opportunity to learn how to be responsible; they tend to demonstrate more positive attitudes and they learn from experience about how life progresses, facing its stages in a natural manner. Living with a pet gives you this and so more, as we will show you.
To begin with, emotional comfort is ensured: our pet will give us company, happiness and unconditional love. Fernando Pinedo, who is the head of San Antonio Veterinarian Hospital, tells us of the innumerable advantages of a family pet, especially for kids. “Numerous studies show that pets at home provide multiple benefits. It is good not only from an emotional point of view, but also from the point of view of teaching responsibility. It’s good
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health
for children to get involved in
Moreover, the relationship
to encourage our children to
their care, thereby accepting
with a pet helps them to show
exercise, just by walking or
an obligation, which in turn
a more positive attitude;
playing with their pet. Kids will
helps them gain maturity. They
they gain self-confidence and
spend more time in contact
feel that their parents trust
improve their positive relations
with nature and they will forget
them when they hold them
with other people. Patience is
about television, computers or
responsible for their pet’s care.
another quality kids develop
consoles. If they learn to follow
They learn to show love and
from being in contact with pet
a daily routine, the whole
affection, and also respect
and which is really good for
family will benefit. To answer
for living organisms: plants,
them, especially those who are
the question as to what part
animals and people. Pets help
used to obtaining what they
of the work in caring for an
them to be more sensitive and
want instantly. Often they are
animal they can be involved
tolerant because they learn to
incapable of waiting to achieve
in, Fernando Pinedo tells us:
understand their pet’s needs
their objectives.
“I believe that they can be
and the different ways in which
If we organize it properly, they
involved in all the activities.
they express these needs.
also give us the perfect excuse
Any one of the chores involved
with a pet will contribute
the choice of pet. We have to be
is a toy and they both could be
something to the education of
aware of different factors such
injured. So we can’t leave them
the child: taking it for a walk,
as the amount of time we have
play alone until the child is truly
ensuring its hygiene, providing
to take care of them, the space
aware of what he is doing.”
it with food, and even taking
we have at home (flat, house or
points out Fernando Pinedo.
it to the vet so that the child
garden) and each child’s special
A veterinarian’s advice: “To
knows how to take part in its
conditions”.
have a pet at home can be
their medical care, if needed.
We also have to be aware
very beneficial for families but
of the logical precautions
if they are not aware of all the
What kind of animal to
we must take if we acquire a
responsibility involved, it can
choose?
pet: “Firstly, our pet must be
be an unpleasant experience
Our expert gave us some advice
vaccinated and disinfested
not only for the children and
about choosing the best pet to
regularly or as the vet indicates.
the rest of the family, but also
raise with our child, “Any pet can
In addition, it’s very important
for the pet itself. So, it’s a very
provide benefits to them, but it’s
to be careful with small children
important decision that mustn’t
important to know how make
because they may think the pet
be made lightly”.
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on route
The Entallada Lighthouse Let’s move our bodies around Fuerteventura And enjoy the landscape; fall in love with its contrasts, its big windmills blown by a warm wind. Let’s move around this beautiful Island with a so much land to visit and admire. The path that takes us to the Lighthouse of la Entallada is a beautiful walk, with a moderate level of difficulty; we recommend you come prepared with some snacks for the hike.
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on route
From Gran Tarajal, It takes four hours to arrive at the Lighthouse de la Entallada in Tuineje, an area that is part of the municipality of Gran Tarajal. Located on a cliff at a height of 200 metres, it’s known as the closest point to Africa in the Canary Islands and it consists of a tower and three houses. From there, we can observe one of the most beautiful views of the Canary Islands: an incomparable horizon over the sea. Also, we find ourselves facing
From the Lighthouse there is an incomparable view of the horizon over the sea
volcanic mountains of 500 metres, between two valleys.
to the point that indicates a
from which point we can take
The feeling of the infinite is a
detour to the Lighthouse of la
some short hikes.
treasure for our senses.
Entallada. This is the beginning
From Gran Tarajal: We start from
of our walking tour, although if
the village heading towards
The Path
we are expert hikers, or least
Altavista. Our tour takes us to
If we want only the short
have some experience, we can
the Valley of Bachuelo which
ancient path, we start by
make the full walk from Gran
borders the coast to Las Playitas.
driving from Gran Tarajal,
Tarajal, which takes around 4
It’s at this point where the old
taking the detour that leads
hours. This ancient path takes
path to the Lighthouse of la
Las Playitas and driving up
us straight to the Lighthouse,
Entallada commences.
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with kids
Let’s go Stargazing The Roque de los Muchachos is one of those privileged spots in our Islands where we find a superb view of the sky. Situated on the edge of the National Park of la Caldera de Taburiente at an altitude about 2.400 metres, it is an ideal location for perfect observation of the heavens, comparable only with a few other places in the world such as The Teide, Hawaii or Peru. Photos: Daniel López- Astrophysical Institute of the Canary Islands
community. For this reason guided tours are offered not only to the Observatory at the Roque de los Muchachos, but also at the Observatory on the Teide. During your visit to the Observatory you will have the opportunity to see its facilities, For the younger members of
The views from this special
which include one of the largest
the family, this is the start of an
location are magnificent, you will
collections of telescopes in
adventure which will take them to
find almost the entire National
the world, composed of ten
the stars. However, it is important
Park of the Caldera (Crater) de
telescopes as well as the Magic,
for you to know that for security
Taburiente at your feet, and enjoy
the atmospheric telescope,
reasons, children under twelve
an incredible view of the islands
and the Superwasp, which is
years of age are not permitted
of Tenerife, La Gomera and El
allocated to the detection of
inside the Observatory, so this
Hierro. For this reason alone it
extrasolar planets, and you will
visit is recommended for more
is worthwhile to reach this peak.
be able to see the inside of one
experienced children, who have
But we can also take advantage
of the telescopes.
already taken part in similar
of the trip to learn what an
Scientists from all over the
activities.
Astrophysical Observatory is.
world visit our islands for the purpose of using the
The Roque de los Muchachos is the name of the highest peak
A Tour of the Observatory
Observatories for their research,
on the Island of La Palma. At
In addition to the scientific and
so it is exciting to be able to
2.426 metres above sea level, it
research activities which take
understand the setting in which
is the ideal spot from which to
place in the facility, the Canary
they explore the skies. Who
observe the quality of the Canary
Island Astrophysical Institute also
knows, maybe your children
Island skies. For that reason, the
disseminates information to the
will catch the astronomy bug
Astrophysical Observatory of
general public, so that their work
and end up working in this
the same name was built there.
is not limited to the scientific
impressive area of science.
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Additional details of interest > Entry Fee: The cost is 9â‚Ź for the general public and 6â‚Ź for residents of La Palma. > Open for visits: All year long, insofar as the operation of telescopes and meteorological conditions allow. > Age limits: The minimum age for visitors to the ORM is 12 years. Prior to commencing the tour, the guide may request that the age of younger visitors be accredited by means of personal or family national identity card or passport. > Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. > Number of people per tour: Visits are limited to 25 people. > Health requirements: the ORM is situated at an altitude of 2.400 metres, and at this altitude the oxygen level of the atmosphere is low, so it is recommended that the following people abstain from this visit: those who are anaemic, babies, older people or those who have physical problems, and especially those who suffer from heart conditions or serious respiratory afflictions. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor beforehand. > It is advisable to make reservations for the tour at least two weeks prior to your intended visit.
For further information: www.iac.es Phone: 34 / 922 405 500 Fax: 34 / 922 405 501 Email consultations: adminorm@iac.es
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Let’s go Stargazing The Roque de los Muchachos is one of those privileged spots in our Islands where we find a superb view of the sky. Situated on the edge of the National Park of la Caldera de Taburiente at an altitude about 2.400 metres, it is an ideal location for perfect observation of the heavens, comparable only with a few other places in the world such as The Teide, Hawaii or Peru. Photos: Daniel López- Astrophysical Institute of the Canary Islands
community. For this reason guided tours are offered not only to the Observatory at the Roque de los Muchachos, but also at the Observatory on the Teide. During your visit to the Observatory you will have the opportunity to see its facilities, For the younger members of
The views from this special
which include one of the largest
the family, this is the start of an
location are magnificent, you will
collections of telescopes in
adventure which will take them to
find almost the entire National
the world, composed of ten
the stars. However, it is important
Park of the Caldera (Crater) de
telescopes as well as the Magic,
for you to know that for security
Taburiente at your feet, and enjoy
the atmospheric telescope,
reasons, children under twelve
an incredible view of the islands
and the Superwasp, which is
years of age are not permitted
of Tenerife, La Gomera and El
allocated to the detection of
inside the Observatory, so this
Hierro. For this reason alone it
extrasolar planets, and you will
visit is recommended for more
is worthwhile to reach this peak.
be able to see the inside of one
experienced children, who have
But we can also take advantage
of the telescopes.
already taken part in similar
of the trip to learn what an
Scientists from all over the
activities.
Astrophysical Observatory is.
world visit our islands for the purpose of using the
The Roque de los Muchachos is the name of the highest peak
A Tour of the Observatory
Observatories for their research,
on the Island of La Palma. At
In addition to the scientific and
so it is exciting to be able to
2.426 metres above sea level, it
research activities which take
understand the setting in which
is the ideal spot from which to
place in the facility, the Canary
they explore the skies. Who
observe the quality of the Canary
Island Astrophysical Institute also
knows, maybe your children
Island skies. For that reason, the
disseminates information to the
will catch the astronomy bug
Astrophysical Observatory of
general public, so that their work
and end up working in this
the same name was built there.
is not limited to the scientific
impressive area of science.
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with kids
Additional details of interest > Entry Fee: The cost is 9â‚Ź for the general public and 6â‚Ź for residents of La Palma. > Open for visits: All year long, insofar as the operation of telescopes and meteorological conditions allow. > Age limits: The minimum age for visitors to the ORM is 12 years. Prior to commencing the tour, the guide may request that the age of younger visitors be accredited by means of personal or family national identity card or passport. > Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. > Number of people per tour: Visits are limited to 25 people. > Health requirements: the ORM is situated at an altitude of 2.400 metres, and at this altitude the oxygen level of the atmosphere is low, so it is recommended that the following people abstain from this visit: those who are anaemic, babies, older people or those who have physical problems, and especially those who suffer from heart conditions or serious respiratory afflictions. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor beforehand. > It is advisable to make reservations for the tour at least two weeks prior to your intended visit.
For further information: www.iac.es Phone: 34 / 922 405 500 Fax: 34 / 922 405 501 Email consultations: adminorm@iac.es
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sport
Photos: Alberto Rever贸n
Pedaling through Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tenerife’s capital city is for seasoned bikers. Full of hills both up and down, we recommend pedaling Santa Cruz to those with a certain amount of experience. On the other hand, you can ride straight from the Plaza de España to the beach of Las Teresitas with a final reward: a nice swim at the end of the route. But if you finally decide to bike around the city center, we can tell you everything you should visit. Above all, don’t forget to look up, the facades of historical buildings are often overlooked.
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We start at the Park of García Sanabria, because this park is in itself a work of art. You’ll realize this for yourself as you discover the sculptures hidden away throughout the park, and which form part of the exhibit of Street Sculptures that took place in 1973 with the participation of such important artists such as: Marcel Martí, Mark Macken, Gustavo Torner, Federico Assler, Óscar Domínguez, Jaume Cubells… This is the best place to discover by bike and ride through all its nooks and passages. Heading down one of the most well-known streets of the city, the calle del Pilar, we will arrive at the Plaza del Príncipe, so named for the Prince of Asturias. This plaza was built on what was the back side of the convent which
represent Spring and Summer
Murga Alfilarmónica Ni Fú, Ni
was located there and which is
welcome you. Here you will also
Fá, the oldest of the humorous
now the renowned Church of
find the recently unveiled statue
musical bands which perform
San Francisco. You must stop
of Enrique Gónzalez, from the
during Carnaval. This plaza is, in
here to regain your energy
nearby Toscal neighborhood,
fact, the centre of the Santa Cruz
and let the sculptures which
and who was the founder of the
Carnival.
We continue downhill to the
Capitania General, the seat of
Square), passing along the way
recently remodeled Plaza de
the Military Government. The
the old School of Commerce of
España, with its monument to
square is crowned by a white
Santa Cruz, now used as a library
the Fallen and on its right, the
marble fountain that replaced
and a school of Tourism. The
old building of the Cabildo, the
the old circular pond in 1899.
Plaza de los Patos has a statue of
Island Council of Tenerife. Now
Parallel to the calle del Castillo
a goose in the center, surrounded
we head uphill on the calle del
we recommend that you visit the
by eight frogs. We urge you to
Castillo, through the shopping
Guimera’ Theatre, the city’s little
look carefully at the benches,
district, to arrive at the Plaza de
“jewelbox”.
which are made of ceramic of
Weyler, one of the most beloved
We end the ride by riding up an
Triana. On one corner across the
squares of the “Chicharreros”,
avenue that leads from the Plaza
street, you will find the Post Office
as the inhabitants of Santa
de Weyler to the Plaza 25 de
building. The plaza is located just
Cruz are called, where you will
Julio (25th July), popularly known
a few meters from the Park where
see, just across the square, the
as the Plaza de los Patos (Duck’s
we started our excursion.
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Panoramic View of the Teide with snow. Photo: Arai Alonso Melián https://www.facebook.com/paisajesdecanarias
Garden. Photo: Candelaria Rodríguez Martín
Detail in stone. Photo: Elena Martín
Dusk in El Porís. Photo: Alexis Hernández Romero. http://500px.com/Alexis_Hdez_Romero https://www.flickr.com/photos/alhero76/
Photograph Hideout Do you like photography? Are you one of those people who can’t stop using Instagram? If you’ve taken your own pictures of the Canary Islands and would like to see your favorite one in this section, send it with your personal information to: comunicacion@vasoscomunicantesonline.com
Photo: Eduardo Hernández Montesino
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potatoes and sauce
Granny Pilar’s stuffed potatoes Granny Pilar was a great cook, with a special touch when preparing traditional Canary Island dishes. Her family was fortunate to be able to enjoy her delicious creations, but also because she left them a gastronomical legacy: a booklet with all her hand-written recipes. It is worth its weight in gold and we share with you one of these precious and very Canarian recipes: stuffed potatoes. Thank you, Granny Pilar, wherever you may be.
Preparation: Ingredients: Chop the garlic clove and sautĂŠ in
ground meat and stir. Test for salt
> 1 kilos of potatoes
a frying pan with a little oil. When
and add a bit more if necessary.
> 400 grams onions
the garlic browns, add the onion.
Let the meat cook in this mixture.
> 150 grams tomatoes (peeled
When the onion is softened, add
Cut the top off the potatoes and
and with the seeds removed)
a bit of thyme, a bay leaf and the
carve out the centre, making
> 30 grams almonds (toasted and
tomatoes (peeled, chopped and
a little hole. Fill the hole with
ground)
with the seeds removed). Add a
the meat mixture and cover
> 1 egg, hard-boiled
pinch of white pepper, another
with the slice cut off from the
> 300 grams ground meat
of nutmeg, a teaspoon of paprika
top. Place the filled potatoes
> 1 clove of garlic
and salt to taste.
in a saucepan with the friend
> 1 cup of white wine
Set aside half of the fried mixture
mixture we had reserved for the
> Bouillon
for the sauce.
sauce, add the cup of wine and
> Seasonings: thyme, a bay leaf,
To the other half, we add the
bouillon until the potatoes are
ground white pepper, a grating of
toasted ground almonds, the
covered. Cook until the potatoes
nutmeg, parsley, paprika and salt.
chopped hard-boiled egg and the
are done.
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Roque Albertos Sports and Solidarity Roque Albertos is a Canary Islander who has found a way to unite his two passions, travel and football, in a way that brings joy to children who live in some the worst places in the world.
» ¿Who is Roque Alberto?
extraordinary countries such
A 47-year old from Tenerife,
as Senegal, Gambia, Cuba,
whose favourite hobby is
Morrocco, Cape Vert…
travelling and gathering
» And how did this adventure
knowledge of other cultures,
actually begin?
and who through direct contact
I started the project in February
with the people he meets, gains
of 2011, which was when I
experience which enables him
visited the first two countries,
to grow as a person, doing what
Senegal and Gambia. I
he can to help others through
did it in a really well-
his greatest passion: football.
organized manner, full
» How did the idea of
of eager anticipation
providing sports gear to
and arranging
children in the third world
everything several
occur to you?
months beforehand.
As I told you, my greatest
I was able to find a
hobby is travelling to countries
contact who helped me
that do not have the same
to locate teams I could
basic conditions as we do, and
coach, and to which I took gear
contribute a bit of joy and sports
which had been donated by the
into their lives, by sharing my
various teams: the Municipal
knowledge of football, which
School of Candelaria, the Club
as I said, is my passion,
Deportivo Tenerife (Sports Club
with them. I really enjoy
of Tenerife) and the Sports
coaching little kids.
Association of El Cardonal.
» Where has this
» Were your first contacts
adventure taken you?
easy?
This project has
It wasn’t difficult at all, since,
led me to visit
although it might seem
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strange, there is a very good relationship between the Canaries and Africa and there are a lot Canarian NGOs that do different kinds of aid work in those countries. I also met people who are from there and live here, but still have family
Fortunately I haven’t had any
where I was
there, and then, too, I made
disagreeable experiences. On
born, and as a
some contacts through social
the contrary, I have had a series
human being,
networks like Facebook.
of magnificent experiences,
they have given
» During your travels, what
from which I have learned and
me an unimaginable
attacted your attention the
which have enriched my life,
personal growth
most?
not only as a human being – I
» Do you receive any type
What really drew my attention
have realized how really well
of aid?
was how the people I found in
we live here and how lucky I am
No, but then I haven’t tried to
these countries can live without
– but also on the other hand, I
obtain any subsidies, since for
the most basic things, like eating
now value many things I didn’t
me this means far more than
three meals a day, having safe
before, like having drinking
money. It’s a vital experience
drinking water, going to school,
water and being able to take
that enriches me and all I am
seeing a doctor, etc., and still
several showers a day, each
looking for is a chance to help.
not lose their smiles nor their
whatever I feel like eating, etc.
Even if it’s just with simple
kindness towards outsiders,
» It must give you a feeling of
things, like taking the children
making them feel as though they
satisfaction to do work like this.
team uniforms and being
belong, how they are capable of
Absolutely. These trips have
able to coach them, that’s
sharing the little they have.
given me unrepeatable
enough to make me feel that
» What is the most
experiences: they have taught
I can add a bit of happiness
disagreeable incident you
me to value what I have, to be
and enthusiasm to their live.
have experienced?
grateful for having been born
Although to be honest, it
would be
don’t forget, we are talking
nice to find a
about countries that are
sponsor who
not in their best moment.
could help me a
And fourth, I visit several
bit and that way I could do a little more. » What is the process for
different travel agencies, to see which one can give me the best possible offer.
embarking on a new trip?
» What’s your next stop?
It’s a process in which I
What are your expectations?
conscientiously study various
My next objective is for May
factors. First, I choose the country
of 2015. I’ll be away for about
have new experiences which will
I want to visit, Of course, the trip
two weeks; my intention is to
continue to enrich my live on a
has to coincide with my holiday
visit Panama and Colombia
personal and human level
time. Secondly, I localize a
(Cartagena de Indias), and my
I would like to take advantage
contact in that count, whether via
expectations are high, since
of this occasion to express my
an NGO, someone who resides
I have been able to make
gratitude for the tremendous
here and has a family member
contact with two NGOs in those
work that is being done
living in that country, or through
countries, and in consequence
in particular by four of the
social networks. The third step is
I am full of eagerness for this
Spanish NGOs working in
to find all the information I can
new adventure and really
Africa: AfricaCanarias, Amigos
about the country, so I know very
looking forward to the day, as
de Villa Cisneros, Colegio
clearly what I am getting into -
this trip will surely allow me to
Canarias Lamin y Nakupenda.
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Enzo Scala To interview a maestro of avant-garde theatre is a somewhat intimidating. You can’t help but feel the impact of his personality as soon as he looks at you with those big blue eyes. Canarias online had the privilege of interviewing Enzo Scala, former director of Canary Island School of Actors and teacher of many well-known theatrical personages in the Islands. His professional trajectory is fascinating. It’s been difficult to edit this interview to a reasonable length; he has so much to share with us… Photos: Brian Rodríguez
“Human beings sometimes have the feeling that we are what we do and that’s not true. We also are what we are” the great maestro Etienne
a theatre workshop in Canary
Decroux, who also taught
Island School of Actors, which
Marcel Marceau, and in his
at that time was in the Toscal
class there were also some
neighborhood in Santa Cruz de
people from Gran Canaria
Tenerife. I’m speaking of a time
and Tenerife. At that time I
when the school was not yet an
had a small theatre company
officially recognized school of
in Paris and worked next
dramatic art, but only a two-
to the school and we
year private school. I was on
connected immediately.
tour with an English theatrical
I’m a Neapolitan by
company, and its holidays
birth and because of
coincided with the end of
the dominant Spanish
April, beginning of May, which
influence in the south of
allowed me to come teach the
» When did you come to the
Italy; I have a cultural tradition
class. I started in the 80s and
Canary Islands?
similar to that of Spain. In 1989,
returned annually until 1996, at
My first contact with the Islands
after participating in the Tárrega
which time the school became
was in 1989. I was in Paris with
Festival, I was invited to teach
an official center of higher
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education in dramatic art. In
» Why would you give up all
2004 I was asked to assume
that to remain here as the
the position of director and I
director of the EAC?
accepted. So I have been living
The English company was still
here since 2004.
performing around the world
» What kind of theatre did
and at the time I was interested
you do with your previous
in a moment of reflection. At
theatre company?
the same time, I wanted to
I have always done avant-
direct shows here. But it wasn’t a
garde theatre, recovering
definitive decision. The proof is
the historical heritage of the
that I still have my house in Paris
avant-garde. I am referring to
and different relationships there.
futurism, surrealism, Dadaism…
» And when you give classes
that sort of theatre. In the 70’s
here, how does one face the
there was this utopia where
current problematic situation of
the body took priority over
theatre in the Canary Islands?
spoken language. It was an
Obviously, the key is to be
ideological concept: it was said
creative, but in school they
that corporal language was
don’t teach you to be creative.
the language of the working
There actually is no theatrical
class whereas words were the
structure here - I don’t think
language that belonged to
there ever was one - and so
the bourgeoisie. Although the
you realize that nowadays
company worked in London,
there is no organism that will
it was considered a company
subsidize or finance you. Well,
of social search: with dancers,
that’s not really true, I did
singers, but with a language
Crimen (Crime) by Agustín
much closer to the European or
Espinosa, with help from TEA
German musical shows.
(Tenerife Espacio de las Artes)
and I think this is the only play
been really like that. I always
produced by an entity.
talk about Chekov; everybody
But this really doesn’t exist,
knows he was a playwright but
people work for the takings
the truth is that he was in fact a
and, well, when you start to
doctor who loved theatre. We
think that theatre has to depend
always have this feeling that we
directly upon the income it
are what we do but this is not
generates, you find that what
true, we also are what we simply
happens is the same as in North
are. There’s this sort of romantic
America where there are a
tendency that I am what I do:
lot of theatres but there’s no
I’m an artist. I have seen a
real theatre, there are merely
lot of people who have lost
commercial productions with
themselves in that dimension.
lots of musicals. And theatre
Nowadays things are not so
of search, of experimentation,
simple, but we are still living
which is what I personally I like,
in a very romantic era, with a
is relegated to the University
lot utopic ideas. But in truth,
like some sort of laboratory rat,
a student will have to create a
there is a sort of schism with
strategy if he wants the luxury
the greater public because
of being an artist.
for reasons of practicality the
The Canary Island Government
Government has no interest in
pays to provide this profession
activating that sector.
with formation, and obviously
» How do you manage this
they should have the goal of
situation with your students?
making these people profitable,
I think that the strategy has one
but this is not the case. And
basic: to cast aside this romantic
I’m not talking only about the
idea of the artist who goes just
theatre but also just about any
in one direction. It has never
discipline. Nowadays, it’s truly
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difficult to have the luxury of
the first thing he needs to do
Crimen is a surrealist text. We
being an artist, of being part of
is try to determine what the
did an adaptation with Nuhr
the theatre, but in spite of that,
audience likes. And that is
Jojo, who is a very good
the artist is not just someone
already a limitation because
actress, with exceptional
who does theatre and makes a
you see companies that think it
ability, capable of
living from it, the artist is also, to
is extremely easy to make the
confronting such a
all effects, a potential element
jump from one genre to another.
text. And the proposal
of opposition. We always have
The most difficult thing for me
included performing
the mistaken idea that this
as a person who works in the
in a modern art
person has always done theatre
theatre, as an artist, is to have
center that
and can only do theatre. In any
a specific genre and develop
normally might
case, there are people who have
it: I envision the company as it
be interested
more affection for Beethoven
evolves. And if we are going
in this kind of
than for Shakespeare; theatre is
to give preference to quantity
activity. TEA
really the Cinderella of the arts,
over quality in what we sell, the
produced it
because music is much more
quality simply disappears. It’s
and I wanted
highly subsidized.
the same in everything.
a small audience, a maximum
» With regard to this romantic
» How was the experience of
of 30 people; they agreed
concept you speak of… How
putting on a play by Agustín
that that this was a good idea
do you see theatre in the
Espinosa?
because it would be very
Canary Islands? Do you think
This is a very complex surrealist
intimate: the actress had to do
those tendencies exist and
opera, and based on the
eight sessions over one month
what do they contribute to
premise that it will only interest
(November) and it worked.
theatrical art here?
some people, it occurred to us
» What does theatre mean
Obviously, in the need to survive
to create a space for people who
to you?
you have to choose things that
want to see it. And, above all,
Well, I’m not a scenic animal.
are viable. In the Canaries, a
get away from existing theatres
At the very beginning, when I
theatre director who decides
that only want quantity and have
was little, I did classic dance. I
to produce a play, obviously
become a multi-purpose venues.
was not a good dancer, I would
have had to be a line dancer
with myself. I did office work
beach as the walkway -
and that environment was very
while in the military service and
because I consider an ideal city
competitive. So I switched to
I remember that I felt as if I left
one where the needs of a big
mime artist, where surrealist
my mind at the door and picked
city concur with the possibility
things were being done. Later, I
it up when I left. I didn’t want
of living on the Island. I can
fell in love with Marcel Marceau’s
to live that life, I wanted to live
see this synthesis in Las
ideas and I studied at his school
a life where I would always be
Canteras, as well as in Bajamar
in Paris and then continued on to
myself and not have to alienate
in Tenerife, it’s not so far away
Marcel Marceau’s Master School.
myself into another person when
from the city and at the same
To me theatre is a means to
I was at work.
time you have the sea right
understanding, to understanding
» What is your favorite place
beside you. I don’t want to lose
myself and society. If I do theatre
in the Canary Islands?
myself completely in one spot;
it is because to me, complicity
I love Las Canteras in Las
on a human level, I want this
as a concept allows me to exist
Palmas - not so much the
synthesis with the city.
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relax CINEMA
Maps to the Stars Dir: David Cronenberg David Cronenberg, once known as a horror film-maker, has been turning to satire and the caricature of certain aspects of the world in which we live. He did it with Cosmopolis and now he has done it again in a much more brutal manner, with Maps to the Stars. This new work is, they say, a ferocious satire of Hollywood. A choral film with a great cast led by Julianne Moore –best actress in Cannes- and in which John Cusack and Robert Pattison, who has worked previously with this film-maker, also appear.
BR-DVD
MUSIC
Loreak
Chasing Yesterday
(ed. 40 aniversario)
Noel Gallagher’s High
Loreak is a film made entirely
Flying Birds
in Euskera (Basque) in which
In 2011 he demonstrated that
three separate stories and
not only was he capable of
intertwinedA with flowers as
making a solo disc, but that
the sole link between them.
listening to his songs could
(“Loreak” means “flowers” in
make us forget the omnipre-
Euskera.) The Basque directors,
sent Oasis. Noel Gallaguer has
Jon Garaño and Jose Mari
waited four years before trying
Goenaga, have attracted the
to repeat this success. We are
attention of the national industry
eager to see if he has achieved
with their second film, and the
his goal. In The Heat of the Mo-
work of the veteran Itziar Aizpuru
ment is the first single.
did not pass without notice either. You can discover this film on DVD.
BOOKS Paracaídas y vueltas Andrés Calamaro Paracaídas y vueltas (Parachutes and Returns) represents what is possibly the least known aspect of one of the key composers of rock in Spanish. The Argentine Andrés Calamaro unites in this volume short shorts, essays, columns, lyrics (some previously unpublished), several aphorisms and even etchings, a little of everything that comes out of his ever-effervescent head with the creative hyperactivity with which he has been surprising us for thirty years.
Texts: Domingo J. González
TEATRE The Canaries enter The Hole Las Palmas de GC, 20-22 y 25-28/03. SC de Tenerife, 24-26/4 y 29/4-02/05 With more than half a million spectators, this is one of the most successful recent productions in Spain. A blend of cabaret, circus, theatre, humour and eroticism, The Hole and its sequel, The Hole 2, have started a tour which will bring them to the two Canary Island capitals in March and April. Can you resist the temptation?
MUSIC Drexler continues in the Canaries SC de Tenerife, 25/04
Having visited La Orotava and
SHOWS The Pop Magician is coming
EXHIBITS
Gran Canaria, the
Las Palmas de GC,
Uruguayan Jorge
13-15/03
Drexler will now
Television has turned him into
Chagoya at the CAAM
perform in the
a popular figure. Known as the
Las Palmas de GC
Tenerife Concert
Pop Magician or “The Disco-
Through 28th April
Hall, as part of the
very Max magician”, Antonio
The CAAM will be home to
tour in which he
Díaz, which is his real name,
the exhibit Palimpsesto caníbal
presents his latest
is taking his astonishing art all
(Cannibal palimpsest , which in-
CD Bailar en la
over Spain under the title of La
cludes 30 works of Enrique Cha-
Cueva (Dance in the Cave).
gran ilusión (The Great Illusion),
goya, the Mexican painter now
He arrives with his band to
with film connotations. Surpri-
living in the USA. Chagoya’s
reproduce on stage the sound of
se yourself and dream; that is
work is full of humour, with
a CD that earned him two awards
what magic is all about.
characters extracted from a pop
in the last Latino Grammies:
repertory: comics, cartoons,
best recording of the year for
politics or religion, and a univer-
the theme Universos Paralelos
se steeped in the contradictions
(Parallel Universes) and best
of living between two adjoining
album by a singer-songwriter.
but antagonistic countries.
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The Academy of American Poets is for people who love poetry. Their membership is over 9,000 strong and growing, and their programs reach over 20 million people every year. These programs include Poets. org, the Poets Forum, Poem in Your Pocket Day, National Poetry Month… They’ve been doing this since 1934, and have a lot to offer.
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This recommendation is stolen from our collaborator Domingo. Silvia Pérez Cruz was awarded a Goya in 2013 for the best original song, for I can't find you, a song we enjoyed hearing in the film Snow White by Pablo Berger. Her sweet voice, full of color, wraps us in a mood perfect for, let's say, a glass of wine and a sunset.
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Aron performed an experiment in which he succeeded In making 2 people fall in love through 36 questions, which he claims are the perfect questions to create intimacy. In elpais. com they have translated the article that a writer who formed part of the experiment wrote about the project. If you are interested, you can find the questionnaire in Internet if you google it.
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The Canary Island Employment Service is on the social networks! We don't know what they are going to inform people about but we browsed a bit on Facebook and we could see that they have announced some public examinations for civil service jobs, and offered advice about finding a job. Let's see if they surprise us.
We didn’t believe until we saw it for ourselves. Aliexpress is the biggest online business for articles made in China; you can find almost everything with just a click and at incredibly low prices. You can buy anything from a Tablet to a clown nose. And they say they offer total security . We haven’t yet bought anything there, so we can’t tell you if that last part is true or not.
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