Program of The Release of the Cursed Dog

Year 2023

It celebrates: 28th September

Place: Valsequillo de Gran Canaria (Palmas (Las))

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The Suelta del Perro Maldito (Release of the Cursed Dog) kicks off the festivities in honour of the patron saint of San Miguel Arcángel, where many take to the streets representing evil creatures and the town gives itself over to the shadows.

Program of The Release of the Cursed Dog

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Valsequillo celebrates the XXXVII Suelta del Perro Maldito which will take place on 28 September at midnight in the municipality. At midnight, darkness will once again invade the town. At that moment, the Dog will unleash the hordes of hell to ensure that this year, evil invades every corner of the town.

A visual spectacle in which pyrotechnics, costumes, acrobatics and choreographies will be the protagonists.

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