The village of Femés is preparing to celebrate its annual San Marcial del Rubicón Festival, honouring both the patron saint of the town and of Lanzarote, with a week-long programme of cultural, sporting and community events.
The official opening takes place on Sunday, 28 June, at 7:00pm in the Church of San Marcial, where resident Julián Cáceres Hernández will deliver the traditional opening speech.
Well known in the village for his popular chickpea and goat stews and his longstanding involvement in local celebrations, Cáceres is expected to reflect on the history, traditions and shared memories that have shaped the San Marcial festivities over the years.
Following the speech, the group Arife will perform in the village square at 8:00pm. The band is recognised for blending Amazigh (Berber) influences with Canarian and North African musical traditions, using instruments including the timple, chácaras, bucio, guembri and kora.
The programme continues throughout the following week with cooking competitions, workshops, tastings, comedy performances and live music for all ages.
Among the highlights are the return of the Transajaches sporting event on Saturday, 4 July, after a seven-year absence, a concert by Pepe Benavente on 2 July, Youth Night on 3 July featuring Mambo Latino, Javi Fajardo and Vocal Force, and the popular Fiesta de la Pamela on 4 July, with performances by Bourbon, Defecto Venturi, a tribute to Fito y Fitipaldis and Pandora.
The main religious celebrations will take place on Tuesday, 7 July, with a solemn mass and procession accompanied by the Municipal Band, followed by a performance from the Timbayba Folk Group.
The day will conclude with the 18th Soloists’ Gathering at 9:00pm, featuring the show Herederos with performances by Iván Quintana, Ciro Corujo, José Manuel Ramos and Almudena.
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