Special 50th Anniversary Events
Romeria in Tigaiga Paganism, religion, culture and identity all roll into one in the island’s great celebrations known as romerías—a kind of procession with folk dressed in traditional attire, accompanied by traditional singing and dancing, in honour of saint Antonio. January – Sunday, 18th
50th Anniversary Press presentation Tigaiga blog is presented to the press. Interview published in ISLAND CONNECTIONS ed. 585 (see 27/02/09 on this site) January – Friday, 23rd
Canarian dancing with Rondalla Rodríguez de Milán and wrestling in our gardens (entrance donations for old age home Hogar Santa Rita). February – Sunday 15th
Diner – show “The Carnival Story”. Starring: Our restaurant team. February
Canarian dancing with Rondalla Aguere and wrestling in our gardens (entrance donations for old age home Hogar Santa Rita). March – Sunday 1st
“QUICK PAINTING COMPETITION” Organized by the Colectivo Cultural 7 islas on the Tigaiga premises. April – Saturday 4th
Sculpture exhibition by Canarian artists in our garden. Month of May
Walk at the Ladera de Tigaiga with friends from tourism, politics, our community, suppliers and amigos with an outdoor grill party in Chanajiga. June – Saturday 27th
The CIT (Tourist and Iniciatives Centre) of Puerto de la Cruz presented a commemorative plaque to the Tigaiga for the 50th anniversary. July – Monday 13th
Open day for our neighbours and staff members and families to see and experience the Tigaiga sense of hospitality. August – Wednesday 2oth
Open Air Concert by the Bavarian orchestra “Lustige Egerlander” organized by CIT Puerto de la Cruz, starring in the Tigaiga gardens. September – Wednesday 2nd
Climate Action (joining the 350.org movement) sponsoring the tree planting at the old age home Hogar Santa Rita, Puerto de la Cruz. October – Saturday 24th
Stamp exhibition organized by Grupo Filatélico Taoro with special first day cover commemorating Tigaiga´s 50th Anniversary. November – Saturday 21st
Paseo Turístico departing from the Tigaiga with classic cars and oldtimers to enjoy a wonderful trip through the Orotava valley. November – Sunday 22nd