There are some crazy fiestas on La Palma - for example there's the Death of the Sardine where everyone dresses in black and weeps and wails at the passing of our esteemed friend, the fish. Then there's the fiesta of the dancing dwarves of La Palma, Los Enanos, once very five years (you may never uncover the mystery of this fiesta). And then there is also El Diablo where a 'monster' with fireworks attached to its body chases small children (and adults who can't help but join in). All wholesome fun.
But then there is the Día de Los Indianos which is right up there in the top three of Big Fiestas. This means that reinforcements are brought in, yes flights and ferries from all over the Canary Islands full of Indianos. And what for? This!
It's a joy-some day where everyone dresses in white and throws talcum powder at each other. Honestly - it's fun!! And it's all to do with the history of La Palma when, following mass emigration to Venezuela and Cuba in the 50's and 60's, Palmerans returned to their beloved island having made their 'fortune.'
Enjoy the photos! And if you are in La Palma next year, hopefully you'll be able to time it so you can join in. It's held in February or March every year. This year's was on Monday, 3rd March.
You can see the list of fiestas on La Palma on our website here:
http://www.holiday-lapalma.com/listoffiestas.html
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