The town of Gáldar, in Gran Canaria, renews its bond with tradition through the pilgrimage to the hermitage of Anzofé in honor of Santa Rita. Organized by the City Council, this romería brings together faithful and devotees who walk the path to the site to participate in religious and cultural events. The celebration reinforces community identity and keeps alive the legacy of one of the municipality's most deeply rooted festivities. 🙏
Georeferencing and digital routes for the pilgrimage 📍
The City Council has implemented a georeferencing system that allows attendees to follow the exact route from Santiago Square to the hermitage of Anzofé using mobile applications. QR codes have been installed at key points along the route, offering historical information and details about the area's natural heritage. This technological integration facilitates pilgrims' orientation and documents the journey, optimizing event logistics without altering its traditional essence.
The GPS of the faithful or how not to get lost even in faith 🗺️
QR codes have arrived at the romería, and now the faithful can check the offering menu or the exact mass time without relying on the neighbor's gossip. Some veterans claim they used to navigate by the smell of mojo and the ringing of bells, but they admit that GPS avoids arguments about whether the correct path is the left one or the one by the ravine. At least, no one will end up at the beach by mistake.