Adeje Cancels Festival Amid National Mourning for Train Victims

Following a serious train accident in Andalusia that killed around 50 people and left many injured and missing, the Spanish Government declared three days of national mourning. Because of this, Adeje City Council has decided to cancel the San Sebastián Festival, which was planned for Monday, January 19, and Tuesday, January 20.

The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, met with his government team and the Local Police to make this decision. The cancellation impacts both the eve and the main day of the festival, which is one of Adeje's most popular traditional events.

The City Council explained that cancelling the festival shows respect for the victims' families and solidarity with the people of Andalusia during this time of widespread sadness. It reflects the council's public values in serious situations.

Adeje's Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, stated: "The City Council has suspended all planned events due to the scale of this tragedy. This is a decision made out of respect, institutional responsibility, and a commitment to our community, showing solidarity with the victims and their families, and in line with the official mourning decree." He added that in such circumstances, "it is right to act with sensitivity and share in the collective grief."

The festival will not be rescheduled for another time, as its traditional and religious nature is closely tied to specific dates on the local calendar.

The City Council has set up a system to inform everyone involved about the cancellation. This includes people who registered animals, riders, musical groups (like parrandas), other music groups, stallholders, and accredited media, ensuring they receive clear, organized, and direct information.

The council thanks the public for their understanding of this decision, which was made with respect, empathy, and a sense of public duty.