A timple.
A maga.
Firecrackers.
If you know Los Realejos, you already know exactly what month we’re talking about.
Los Realejos Unveils “Homage to May” Sculpture
Los Realejos has officially unveiled:
🗿 “Homenaje a Mayo” (Homage to May)
A new public sculpture created to celebrate:
🎉 50 years of the official designation of the May Festivals
📅 1976 – 2026
Honouring one of the municipality’s most important and recognisable traditions.
A Sculpture Full of Local Symbols
The artwork is made from:
🛠 Polyester resin with bronze-effect patina
And brings together several symbols deeply linked to the May festivities.
The piece features:
👩 A woman dressed as a maga, wearing the medal of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
🎶 A folk musician playing the timple
🧒 A child holding two firecrackers
Representing the historic rivalry and celebrations between:
🎆 Calle El Sol
🎆 Calle El Medio
Because in Los Realejos…fireworks aren’t just fireworks.
They’re basically local identity.
Blessing, Folklore and Floral Offering
The inauguration included:
⛪ Blessing by Father Ángelo Nardone
And participation from representatives of:
🌺 Cruz de Calle El Sol
🌺 Cruz de Calle El Medio
During the ceremony:
🎶 Agrupación Folclórica Acorán performed the Isa de Mayo
While residents offered flowers to the new cross installed in the square.
A proper Realejos inauguration really.
Celebrating 50 Years of the May Festivals
The sculpture forms part of the wider programme organised by Los Realejos Town Hall marking:
🎉 Half a century of the official May Festivals designation
Adding another permanent tribute to one of Tenerife’s most iconic celebrations.
Worth Knowing
Most towns build monuments to famous people.
Los Realejos builds one with a timple, fireworks and a child ready for fiesta season.
Which honestly feels very on brand.