WOMAD Canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) is making its next stop at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bringing four whole days of national and international music, art and dance to everyone.

Peter Gabriel, the founder of the festival and its organisation, envisioned an event of joy and appreciation between cultures. Around 30 artists from all corners of the globe will be present at this huge multicultural festival, decorating the stage with their traditional art and colour.

Just as in the past eight years, the venue will be the Parque de Santa Catalina, situated in the city centre only 200 metres from Las Canteras beach. Entrance is free and open to the general public.

The music will begin on the Santa Catalina stage at 7.30pm. In the Miller Building you can take part in interesting workshops and sessions, including the “Sabores del Mundo” (Flavours of the World) workshop. Many nighttime shows and DJ sessions will also take place on the Guagua Stage, also taking place on El Boulevard on Friday and Saturday. Other attractions include the Global Market, where you can buy all kinds of crafts and gifts, as well as the Procesión de Niños (Children's Parade), which will take place on Sunday afternoon.

(Photo by Timothy Lloyd)

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