Descent in Honor of the Virgen de Las Nieves

The Descent of la Virgen de las Nieves is the most important religious and cultural celebration on the island of La Palma, held every five years as part of the Fiestas Lustrales. In this centuries-old tradition, the image of the patron saint is carried from her sanctuary to Santa Cruz de La Palma in a solemn procession that includes the Pilgrims’ Eucharist and symbolic acts such as the Loa de Salutación, Civitatem Decorare, and the Alegoría de la Luz, ending with an impressive fireworks display. The Bajada also features unique events like the Danza de los Enanos, the Pandorga, and the Minué, becoming a collective experience that blends devotion, art, and tradition in a profound expression of Palmera identity.