The Adeje Patronal fiestas have come to an end with the return, after the pandemic years, of the Romería which travelled up the Calle Grande as before. 23 different groups took part in the event, leaving from the Pedro Zerolo Plaza and walking up the main Calle Grande to the Santa Úrsula church.
The Adeje romería is the final one of the year in Tenerife. Many hundreds of people were on the main street to join in the celebration, tourists and residents, who were delighted to be able to take part in this traditional participative event.
The Romería began at midday following an animal show fair and the romera mass. 10 wagons, belonging to different borough collectives, were taken up the street by teams of oxen, decorated in traditional Canarian colours and bunting.
The official entourage, led by the Adeje mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, members of the Adeje council, the different neighbourhood representatives and the Porteadores de la Virgin collective, led the way from 1pm, followed by the convey of wagons and many participating folklore music and dance groups.
Adeje mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, commented, “we are reclaiming our traditions, the symbols of our identity, who we are, people who bear witness to a promise made by our ancestors and bringing new generations with us”.
This event, organised by the Adeje council in conjunction with the Adeje Folklore School group, and the romería participants all dressed in traditional Canarian costumes, shared typical food and drink of the region with the public during the event.
The Romería finished at the Santa Úrsula church where statues of the town’s religious patron, La Virgen de la Encarnación, alongside Santa Úrsula and San Sebastián, received the many offerings. There were dance and musical performances too.
Each year the Adeje Romería welcomes the participation of many different and visiting folk dance and musical groups. This year the associations taking part were the Adeje seniors club, Club Almácigo, Los Viñedos, Amigos de Los Olivos, Amigos de Adeje, La Lolita, Los Cofrades, Juventud Adeje, Grupo de Danzas de Varas de Chimiche, Grupos de Danzas de Cinta de Fasnia and the Los Olivos Centre for Diversity Needs. The folk groups were Santa Ana, Parranda La Quincena, Verodal, Imoque, Punta Rasca, Guaratene, La Dieta, Boleros de Armeñime, and Las Hiedras cultural association.