In pictures: Düsseldorf carnival delegation tours Puerto de la Cruz
The visitors arrived in time for the Burial of the Sardine and spent a week on the island, taking in the carnival museum in Santa Cruz, receptions at the town hall and the Cabildo, and the closing parade.
Johannes Bornewasser is an author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Teneriffa News. He is regarded as a recognised expert on the Canary Islands. Bornewasser is also responsible for the editorial content of the website.
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The Düsseldorf delegation's visit to the island's president in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz, was one of the absolute highlights of the entire trip. Düsseldorf's Carnival Prince Martin I thanks the hosts. Our photographer accompanied the group throughout the week. Below you can see pictures of the Rhineland delegation basking in the sunshine... Photo: Juppi M.
Is it all over by Ash Wednesday? Far from it! On Tenerife, that's when things really get going. Just in time for the burial of the sardine, the group from Düsseldorf arrived on the sunny island. (You can find all the background to this quirky tradition here, by the way.) Photo: Juppi M.
The next morning, the first port of call was Loro Parque. Among those present were Carnival Prince Martin I and Venetia Sabine, as well as various representatives of the Rhineland Carnival. On the far left of the picture: representatives of the KG Regenbogen. Also present were many musicians and officials. Photo: Juppi M.
After the refreshments, it was on to the orca show. Foto: Juppi M.
There, the animals - both feared and loved in equal measure - performed their tricks. Photo: Johannes Bornewasser
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Before the next official appointment, we needed a quick bite to eat. So off we went to the well-known "KöPi" on Avenida Betancourt y Molina. Photo: Juppi M.
Everyone headed to the town hall in high spirits for the official reception. Photo: Juppi M.
And, in true style of the Canary Islands, it is not just the heads of state who are welcomed, of course. Hospitality dictates that the entire delegations be invited. The town hall is rarely this full. Photo: Juppi M.
The Carnival Queen of Puerto de la Cruz, Carolina Rodríguez González (centre), welcomed the carnival revellers. Photo: Juppi M.
After that, of course, we needed a little something to eat. Photo: Juppi M.
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On the third day in Tenerife, the delegation visited the famous Carnival Museum in Santa Cruz. Outside the entrance, the carnival-goers were first welcomed by traditional dance groups. Photo: Juppi M.
What 'Schunkeln' is to the Rhineland, the samba is to Tenerife. Olé! Photo: Juppi M.
Düsseldorf's Lord Mayor, Thomas Geisel (centre), also attended the official reception hosted by the Island President. The Lord Mayor did not miss the opportunity to say a few words to the city's carnival twin town. Photo: Juppi M.
And, of course, a banquet is a must afterwards. Sharing a meal is simply part of the culture. Photo: Juppi M.
Before his departure the following day, the Lord Mayor of Düsseldorf offered a few more words of thanks. It was he who, together with the Mayor of Puerto, had extended the twinning agreement between the two cities. Photo: Juppi M.
And then the time had finally come: Düsseldorf's carnival revellers are getting ready for the big parade. Photo: Juppi M.
The floats are traditionally less ostentatious than those in the Rhineland. At the carnival on Tenerife, the focus is on the participants. Prince Martin I and Venetia Sabine are clearly enjoying themselves. Photo: Juppi M.
That's it! After several hours, the move is over. One last souvenir photo with musician Sebastian Marx from the "Swinging Funfares". Photo: Juppi M.
As they bid farewell, CC press officer Hans-Peter Suchand once again thanks the hosts. Then it's off to the hotel one last time before the return flight to Düsseldorf. Photo: Juppi M.
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