The mantenedor's speech and the presentation of the Romera Mayor candidatesverified
On Thursday 17 September 2026 at 20:30 the church square hosts one of the most symbolically loaded moments of the programme: the mantenedor's speech, given this year by Mariano GonzĂĄlez Delgado. The same evening presents the candidates for the title of Romera Mayor of the patron saint festivities. The mantenedor is the person entrusted with the opening speech of the festivities, and in Canarian towns it is usually someone with a personal link to the place.
On Thursday 17 September 2026 at 20:30 the church square hosts one of the most symbolically loaded moments of the programme: the mantenedor's speech, given this year by Mariano GonzĂĄlez Delgado. The same evening presents the candidates for the title of Romera Mayor of the patron saint festivities.
The mantenedor is the person entrusted with the opening speech of the festivities, and in Canarian towns it is usually someone with a personal link to the place. The evening also features performances by Danny MartĂnez, Yurena Darias and Lourdes PĂ©rez. The election of the Romera Mayor follows the next day, Friday 18 at 21:00.