[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":95},["ShallowReactive",2],{"articles-canarian-government-awards-golden-medal-to-the-ribbon-dance-of-g-mar-2026-05-05-98951":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"date":83,"description":84,"extension":85,"meta":86,"navigation":90,"path":91,"seo":92,"stem":93,"__hash__":94},"articles/articles/canarian-government-awards-golden-medal-to-the-ribbon-dance-of-g-mar-2026-05-05-98951.md","Canarian Government Awards Golden Medal to the Ribbon Dance of Güímar",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":74},"minimal",[9,14,19,28,31,35,49,53,59,63],[10,11,13],"h1",{"id":12},"recognition-of-the-ribbon-dance-of-güímar-by-the-spanish-government","Recognition of the Ribbon Dance of Güímar by the Spanish Government",[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"overview","Overview",[20,21,22,23,27],"p",{},"The Spanish government has officially recognized the traditional Ribbon Dance of Güímar by awarding it the ",[24,25,26],"strong",{},"Golden Medal of the Canary Islands",".",[20,29,30],{},"This vibrant cultural event, documented since 1788, involves dancers weaving colorful ribbons around a pole to honor San Pedro and other patron saints, reflecting centuries-old religious customs.",[15,32,34],{"id":33},"significance","Significance",[36,37,38,42],"ul",{},[39,40,41],"li",{},"The recognition underscores the dance's cultural significance and its role in preserving local heritage.",[39,43,44,45,48],{},"By honoring this tradition with the prestigious medal, authorities aim to promote ",[24,46,47],{},"regional identity"," amid growing efforts to safeguard Spain's diverse cultural expressions.",[15,50,52],{"id":51},"official-decision","Official Decision",[54,55,56],"blockquote",{},[20,57,58],{},"This decision, made during a government meeting on April 24, 2026, highlights the importance of cultural conservation and celebrates Güímar's unique history and festivities, which continue to resonate with residents and visitors alike.",[15,60,62],{"id":61},"goals","Goals",[36,64,65,68,71],{},[39,66,67],{},"Promote regional and cultural identity",[39,69,70],{},"Support preservation of historical customs",[39,72,73],{},"Celebrate Güímar's history and festivities",{"title":75,"searchDepth":76,"depth":77,"links":78},"",2,3,[79,80,81,82],{"id":17,"depth":76,"text":18},{"id":33,"depth":76,"text":34},{"id":51,"depth":76,"text":52},{"id":61,"depth":76,"text":62},"2026-05-05","The Spanish government has officially recognized t...","md",{"category":87,"author":88,"link":89},"culture-and-arts","Gobierno de Canarias","https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/boc/2026/085/1447.html",true,"/articles/canarian-government-awards-golden-medal-to-the-ribbon-dance-of-g-mar-2026-05-05-98951",{"title":5,"description":84},"articles/canarian-government-awards-golden-medal-to-the-ribbon-dance-of-g-mar-2026-05-05-98951","1pELvRaIPdfLnUTYnA3T2lgpK0V_qsUF-__g1-Ynb2k",1779822444414]