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Welcome to GRAN CANARIA
EVENTS I EVENTOS
MARCH I MARZO 2018
I LIKE GRAN CANARIA
and Gran Canaria likes you back BY I POR MÍCHEL JORGE MILLARES
■ It is the perfect love-match, the special place and the right moment for all our senses to be awoken and stimulated. You like Gran Canaria, while the fruits of the land and its people like you. The venue is the grand Fair of flavours, aromas, colours, textures, and the music from the chirpy Atlantic. Right here is where you will get to see the most complete and amazing range of locally grown products, together with the men and women who carry on a heritage of delicate love for a generous and unique natural setting, on the island and beyond, a symbolism of togetherness between continents, to learn about and make the most of its species, its culinary delicacies, its creativity and sensitivity. Th is has all come together here on this territory and highlights the great achievement of the island’s culture, through its 5th annual I Like Gran Canaria Fair.
The event will take place from 9th to 11th March; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00, and on Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. It has been promoted by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and has been organized by the Canary Fair Institution, INFECAR, for professionals and the general public. The 5th annual I Like Gran Canaria Fair features the participation of the Cabildo and its different Government Departments, namely the Department for Economic Development, Energy and R+D, the Department for the Primary Sector and Food Sovereignty (Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing Council), the Department of Industry, Commerce and Crafts, the Department of the Environment, Emergencies, and Public Participation, and the Department of Culture and Leisure, as well as the Tourist Board and the Society for the Economic Promotion of Gran Canaria, SPEGC. Other sponsors and collaborators include Spar Gran Canaria, Lopesan, CajaSiete, Gran Canaria Gourmet at the Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce, the Miquel-GM Cash Group, COAG, Equipatel, Makro, Tropical, the Town Hall of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Leroy Merlín Tamaraceite, Entree.es and the Orden del Cachorro Canario.
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Direct point of sale with fruit and vegetable products, meat, oil, cheese, wine, honey, bread and traditional pastries, water, traditionally-made beer, rum, etc. All of which is made on the island. Stands from the municipalities of Agaete, Agüimes, Arucas, Firgas, Gáldar, Ingenio, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Mogán, Moya, Santa Brígida, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Tejeda, Telde, Valleseco, Valsequillo. Displays of popular traditions and customs: Natural and Cultural Heritage of Gran Canaria. Food zone for trying out locally sourced Gran Canaria products accompanied by live performances by folkloric groups.
LIVE COOKING - GRAN CANARIA CUISINE Talks and gastronomic demonstrations featuring products from the island, by local restauranteers, and the chance to learn about the work of the following three prestigious cooks: María Marte, Chef at Allard Experience Team. 2 Michelin Stars. Braulio Simancas, Chef at Restaurante Las Aguas, Hotel Bahía del Duque (Tenerife). 2 Repsol Suns, Canaries Best Chef 2018. Begoña Rodrigo, Cook and owner of Restaurante La Salita, Valencia. 1 Repsol Sun, Winner of Top Chef 2013. Saturday, 10th March: 17.00 to 17.30. Live cooking with Begoña Rodrigo 17.30 to 18.00. Live cooking with Braulio Simancas 18.00 to 18.45. Live cooking with María Marte 18.45 to 19.30. Round Table Debate with the Chefs and guest gastronomic journalists
GRAN CANARIA JUNIOR COOKING AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS • • • • • •
María Marte.
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The venue is transformed by exhibitors as they provide a link between the general public and the different products present at the Fair, with the aim of promoting and highlighting the rich variety of products on the island. The fair encourages the consumption of local products, as well as promoting food and restaurants with wholesome local Gran Canarian ingredients. At the same time, it allows culture, popular traditions and landscapes in unique surroundings come to the fore.
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
Children’s cookery workshop by Paula Alós, winner of Masterchef Junior 4, on Saturday and Sunday, so that young audiences can learn how to cook with products from Gran Canaria. Conferences and Workshops for professionals from the sector. Local product Tasting Tunnel. Wine and Food Tasting with products from the island including cheese, wine, honey, oil, artisan beer, etc. Canary Wrestling Exhibitions and Competitions and other indigenous sports. Gran Canarian Arts and Crafts and Cultural stands in an area set aside for book presentations by Gran Canarian authors, as well as a model exhibition by the Luján Pérez School.
LA TROVA IN CONCERT When the Fair draws to a close on the Saturday evening, visitors can enjoy a concert by musical combo La Trova, with the collaboration of Spar Gran Canaria.
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY FOLKLORIC GROUPS FROM GRAN CANARIA • • • • •
Parranda Los Cebolleros (Gáldar) Parranda de la Orden del Cachorro A.F. Farallón de Tábata (Gáldar) A.F. Cendro y Cuerpo de Baile Anzar (Telde) Grupo Sancocho
AN OPEN DAY DEDICATED TO THE FOOD CHAIN LAW: “A TOOL TO HELP IMPROVE COMMERCIAL RELATIONS” ▶
The I Like Gran Canaria Fair offers a grand exhibition, food and wine tasting, and the sale of local products all under one roof. Some real gems that have a limited production and a great demand due to the originality of their production processes and the quality of their basic ingredients. There are products related to agriculture, livestock and fishing, the mainstays of a high quality varied gastronomy all year round; but there is also industry and crafts on show, plus culture and folklore, flowers and plants, landscape and environment, sports, and local and rural tourism.
Begoña Rodrigo.