The cultural events of the second International Juego del Palo Festival combine a book launch with a presentation on this Canary Islands tradition's bid for UNESCO recognition. The Juego del Palo is a Canary Islands martial art involving the use of sticks. The programme is aimed at culture lovers and anyone interested in Canary Islands customs. Admission is free at the former Santo Domingo monastery in La Laguna.
Saturday14November 2026
When
Saturday 14 November 2026, 17:00 to 19:30
Where
Exconvento de Santo Domingo, Calle Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Exconvento de Santo Domingo, Calle Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Exconvento de Santo Domingo, Calle Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
The event will take place in the Sala Cristal at the Exconvento de Santo Domingo in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and forms part of the cultural programme for the second International Juego del Palo Festival 'Ciudad de La Laguna'.
The programme comprises two items. At 17:00, the publication '55 Years of CUPC (1971-2026)' will be presented. It traces the history of the University Collective for Canarian Palo. This will be followed at 18:00 by a presentation of the initiative to have the Canarian Juego del Palo recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The cultural event will run until 19:30. Admission is free.
Last checked on 30 September 2026 at 23:55. Source: Islas24.
