Wednesday, 17.10.2018
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16.10.2018 - In the Museum of Sand Carpets in La Orotava, the room in which a mandala of coloured sand is to be made by Wednesday morning, was consecrated yesterday. It shows the Buddha of Mercy and is made by five Tibetan monks from the Sera Ye monastery in southern India. It is one of the three main monasteries built in India under the leadership of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama after the occupation of Tibet by China in 1950. The monastery houses about 5,000 monks and suffers from financial difficulties due to a lack of support. Therefore, several groups of monks are on a charity trip all over the world. more...
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16.10.2018 - In the Museum of Sand Carpets in La Orotava, the room in which a mandala of coloured sand is to be made by Wednesday morning, was consecrated yesterday. It shows the Buddha of Mercy and is made by five Tibetan monks from the Sera Ye monastery in southern India. It is one of the three main monasteries built in India under the leadership of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama after the occupation of Tibet by China in 1950. The monastery houses about 5,000 monks and suffers from financial difficulties due to a lack of support. Therefore, several groups of monks are on a charity trip all over the world. more...
16.10.2018 - Around a dozen Canarian artists opened the International Dance Festival 23MASDANZA in the dunes of Maspalomas over the weekend. Five different pieces from the genre of contemporary dance were performed. This Modern Dance Festival began on October 13 and will continue until November 3. For the full programme, you can find more information at www.masdanza.com more...
16.10.2018 - In La Palma, a 48-year-old man was seriously injured last Sunday as he was manipulating a dynamite capsule on the coast near Juan Adalid near Garafía. He suffered serious injuries to one of his arms. As the requested emergency helicopter was unable to land due to bad weather, emergency staff stabilised the injured person and took him by ambulance to the general hospital in La Palma. He was delivered in a critical condition. more...
15.10.2018 - Last Saturday two people were drowned on the Canarian coasts. In the first case, a man and two minors in distress were rescued at Playa de La Lajita in the south of Gran Canaria. They were brought to the shore by private individuals on waterbikes. The 60-year-old had suffered a head injury and cardiac arrest. The resuscitation measures were unsuccessful.
In Fuerteventura, at the Faro de la Entellada, an emergency call was received reporting a 25-year-old man who had gone underwater fishing and failed to return. Two people discovered the missing man and started resuscitation until the emergency helicopter arrived. He was hoisted aboard, where the emergency doctor continued to fight in vain for the young man's life. more...
In Fuerteventura, at the Faro de la Entellada, an emergency call was received reporting a 25-year-old man who had gone underwater fishing and failed to return. Two people discovered the missing man and started resuscitation until the emergency helicopter arrived. He was hoisted aboard, where the emergency doctor continued to fight in vain for the young man's life. more...
15.10.2018 - On Sunday morning, at around 9am, a serious traffic accident occurred on the TF-5 at kilometre 43 in the borough of Los Realejos. For reasons so far unknown, an older couple's car overturned. The 67-year-old woman suffered from moderate chest injuries. She was trapped in the wreck and had to be freed by firefighters. Her 71-year-old husband suffered a severe injury to his arm. Both were taken to the North Hospital in Icod de los Vinos. On the way, there were severe traffic jams. more...
11.10.2018 - The Colombian artist Juanes, who became world-famous for his hits Es por tí, La camisa negra and Me enamora, performed last weekend in front of more than 5,000 people in La Gomera. However, he spent the night on the main island of Tenerife. He recovered in preparation for the next concerts of his Amante Tour at the Hotel Botánico***** GL. He particularly emphasised the excellent wellness area, the excellent treatment by the staff and the extraordinary collection of paintings by Canarian artists. more...
News Features ::
Today and tomorrow, June 2 and 3, this is a nautical event in the Marina del Sur, Las Galletas, that will be showcasing all that’s special about the sea-related activities in the Islands. There’s adapted diving for the physically challenged, the Guanche's Cup regatta (Optimist, Laser and cruising categories), the 20th Canary Islands Underwater Video Championship and the exhibition of the 50th anniversary of the Canary Islands Federation of Underwater Activities are some of the novelties of this edition.
Most of the activities are completely free of charge, like the stunning photographic exhibition that has already been a major hit in cities such as Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
Parallel to the competitions, the Canary Islands Boat Show will organise a wide range of activities such as diving, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle surfing, sailing, jet skis, surfing, kite surfing, boat trips and whale watching. Workshops, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a wide range of gastronomic activities will also make these days memorable. There are over 40 activities on offer, ideal for residents and visitors.
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The second Vijazz event starts today in the Liceo del Taoro, La Orotava, and continues tomorrow as part of the celebrations of International Jazz Day.
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