Holy Week arrives in Teror from April 13th to 20th with an intense program of religious events and processions prepared by the Parish of Teror from the Basilica of El Pino. The program, as is tradition, will begin with Palm Sunday, April 13th, and the procession of the Donkey, offering seven processions throughout the week, in which some of the most valuable works of Canarian imagery, guarded by the Basilica of El Pino, will take to the streets. Among them are those created by Luján Pérez, such as the “Lord Tied to the Column,” the “Sorrowful Virgin,” and the “Saint John the Evangelist.” Processions will take place throughout the week until April 20th, except for Monday, April 14th, and the Stations of the Cross will take place on Holy Thursday, April 17th.
The Parish of Teror invites the public to participate in the events organized by the Church, celebrating Holy Week in Teror, experiencing it with intensity and a tradition that has always been a long-standing tradition in Teror. Furthermore, residents are encouraged to decorate their balconies and windows with elements alluding to Holy Week, especially in the streets where the processions pass.
TRADITIONAL BURNING OF JUDAS
Outside of the religious program, the traditional Burning of Judas, organized by the Festivities Department of the Teror City Council, headed by Councilor Angharad Quintana, will take place on the night of the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19th, as a symbolic act of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, and which also encompasses a social critique embodied by a current figure. The festive event will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Judas Parade and entertainment by the group ‘Swing Goloso’. The Burning of Judas will take place at 23:00, followed by a street party with live entertainment by DJ Juanjo and Furia Joven.
As is tradition, the Judas figure is made by a group of people from the municipality and represents a famous person, whose name is not revealed until the night of the burning, to the surprise of those attending. The giant figure is then paraded through the streets on a truck to Sintes Square, where the burning and fireworks display take place.
