One of the largest festivals to take place on the island each year. Throughout the morning, locals walk up into the mountains around Agaete and snap of a large twig or branch from one of the trees then walk down into and through the town to the beach. Once there the tradition is to thrash the water with the branch as part of an ancient, traditionally prayer to the gods for rain.

All through the afternoon, tens of thousands parade through Agaete with the municipal brass band playing local music. Spectacular to see and experience. By night, as with many of the local festivals a younger crowd remain with more music and drinking.

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