From 26 August to 20 September, San Andrés y Sauces will celebrate its Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of Our Lady of Montserrat, with a programme combining tradition, religion, sport and culture.
Programme of the Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of Our Lady of Montserrat in San Andrés y Sauces
Wednesday, 26 August
8:30 p.m.
Opening speech of the festivities, given by Isidro Abreu Sánchez, Doctor in Biology and Food Sciences and researcher at the Spanish National Research Council, the University of Oxford and the University of León. The musical part will be performed by Bruno Hernández Hernández, accompanied by Sergio Vargas.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
Thursday, 27 August
11:00 a.m.
Storytelling with Mucha MochiMagia, by Inmaculada Comino Aguilar.
Place: Municipal Nursery School.
9:30 p.m.
Gala for the election of the Children’s Romera and Romero and the Senior Romera of the Patron Saint Festivities, with a performance by the Gorgojito Dance Group.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Friday, 28 August
11:00 a.m.
Storytelling with Mucha MochiMagia, by Inmaculada Comino Aguilar.
Place: San Andrés y Sauces Day Centre.
7:00 p.m.
Rock & Road Van_Xperience La Palma, with Celtas Cortos, Coti, Obús and Valdivia.
Place: Puerto Espíndola car park.
Wednesday, 2 September
5:30 p.m.
Family musical theatre “El Zapatero Real”, by Camino Viejo Producciones.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
8:30 p.m.
Presentation match of U.D. San Andrés y Sauces Fútbol Sala, with U.D. San Andrés y Sauces F.S. and Cabildo Insular de La Palma F.S.
Place: Municipal Sports Pavilion.
Thursday, 3 September
5:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Mucha MochiMagia for children aged 0 to 6, by Inmaculada Comino Aguilar.
Place: Municipal Public Library.
6:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Mucha MochiMagia for children aged 6 to 14, by Inmaculada Comino Aguilar.
Place: Municipal Public Library.
8:30 p.m.
Concert by the Los Nacientes Municipal Music Band of San Andrés y Sauces.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Friday, 4 September
8:30 p.m.
Performance by La Trova and Agrupación Tendal.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Saturday, 5 September
10:30 a.m.
Domino tournament with C.D. Manosoro, C.D. Dominadores Dominó and Dominorte.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
11:00 a.m.
Open board games day “La Graja Friki”.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
4:00 p.m.
Open board games day “La Graja Friki” continues.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
9:00 p.m.
Concert by Grupo Bienmesabe.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
10:30 p.m.
Youth Night with Renzzo El Selector, Abián Reyes and Tenax.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Sunday, 6 September
9:30 a.m.
Bib collection for the 12th San Andrés y Sauces Cycling Hill Climb Time Trial.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
11:30 a.m.
12th San Andrés y Sauces Cycling Hill Climb Time Trial, starting from Puerto Espíndola and finishing at Plaza de Montserrat.
1:20 p.m.
Trophy presentation for the 12th Cycling Hill Climb Time Trial.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
8:30 p.m.
Senior Citizens’ Day with the concert Los Cantadores: “18 Years Singing to the Canary Islands”, featuring guest artist Tamara.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Monday, 7 September
Eve of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
12:00 p.m.
Traditional bell ringing.
7:30 p.m.
Rosary prayer.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration, sung by Coro Nuevas Voces. Afterwards, candle procession accompanied by the Los Nacientes Municipal Music Band of San Andrés y Sauces.
9:00 p.m.
Islas Versadoras, International Meeting of Poetic Improvisation, with Cuban performers Adriana Fajardo, Luis Paz “Papillo” and Fernando Murga, and local performers Joseíto Bienes, Yapci Bienes and Jonay Castilla. Organised by the Asociación Palmera de Verseadores Punto y Clave.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Tuesday, 8 September
Nativity of the Virgin Mary
12:00 p.m.
Traditional bell ringing.
7:30 p.m.
Rosary prayer.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, sung by the Coro de Cámara Llanensis. Afterwards, procession of the venerated image of Our Lady of Montserrat, accompanied by the clergy, authorities, faithful, the Los Nacientes Municipal Band of San Andrés y Sauces and the Gayfa Youth Association. At the end, fireworks from the Los Tilos Bridge.
Wednesday, 9 September
6:00 p.m.
Ludopark with inflatable attractions.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
7:00 p.m.
Marian catechesis.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration.
8:30 p.m.
Presentation of the sports project of C.L. Bediesta Timac Agro, in the Cadete, Juvenil and Senior categories.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
Thursday, 10 September
6:00 p.m.
2nd Virgen de Montserrat Team Padel Tournament.
Place: Municipal Padel Courts.
7:00 p.m.
Marian catechesis.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration.
8:00 p.m.
Presentation of the book “Décimas de Cumbre a Costa” by writer Joel Pérez Noguera, presented by José Luis Martín Teixé.
Place: Small theatre of Casa del Quinto.
Friday, 11 September
7:00 p.m.
Marian catechesis.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration.
8:30 p.m.
Folklore Festival with the Escuela de Folclore Bediesta and Timbeque from Fuerteventura.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Saturday, 12 September
8:00 a.m.
Bib collection for the 3rd Adeyahamen KVertical.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
10:00 a.m.
Start of the 3rd Adeyahamen KVertical.
Place: Junction of the road up to Los Tilos.
1:00 p.m.
Prize ceremony for the 3rd Adeyahamen KVertical.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
1:00 p.m.
Musical aperitif with Zebensui Melián.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
7:30 p.m.
Rosary prayer.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration, sung by the choir of Los Santos Reyes Parish in Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera. Afterwards, procession accompanied by the Tabladitos Municipal Music Band from Barlovento.
9:00 p.m.
Performance by Grupo Los Viejos.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
10:30 p.m.
Performance by Grupo Código Latino.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Sunday, 13 September
8:00 a.m.
Bib collection for the 11th Adeyahamen Trail.
Place: Plazoleta Calle Príncipe Felipe.
9:00 a.m.
Softball Matchday 5, with Monarcas de San Andrés y Sauces, Llaridane, Astros, Athletics, Guaros, U.D. Los Llanos, Toros and Breña Alta.
Place: Llano Clara Municipal Football Field.
10:00 a.m.
Start of the 11th Adeyahamen Trail.
Place: Calle Príncipe.
1:00 p.m.
Prize ceremony for the 11th Adeyahamen Trail.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
1:00 p.m.
Musical aperitif with Los Tres de Caña and Leonardo Lires, promoted by C.L. Bediesta Timac Agro.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
6:30 p.m.
Transfer of the image of Our Lady of Montserrat to Plaza de la Cruz de la Serrana.
7:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration, sung by Agrupación Tendal, in Plaza de la Cruz de la Serrana. Afterwards, procession accompanied by the Gayfa Youth Association.
8:30 p.m.
Performance by comedian Kike Pérez.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Monday, 14 September
1:00 p.m.
Musical aperitif with Pedro Rodríguez.
Place: Antonio Herrera Park.
7:30 p.m.
Rosary prayer.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration, sung by the parish choir.
9:00 p.m.
Performance by Dúo Libertad.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Tuesday, 15 September
7:30 p.m.
Rosary prayer.
8:00 p.m.
Eucharist celebration, sung by Coro Nuevas Voces. Afterwards, procession accompanied by the Los Nacientes Municipal Music Band of San Andrés y Sauces.
9:00 p.m.
Performance by Los Benahoare and Javier Hernández.
Place: Plaza de Montserrat.
Sunday, 20 September
1:00 p.m.
Fiesta de Los Tilos.