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16 FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 050 CANARY ISLANDS GRAN CANARIA Sand sculpting course CATALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY Damart in Telde The Go Beyond team, which each year impresses visitors with the construction of a sand-built nativity scene at Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas, is offering a course in sand modelling between November 14 and 24. The course is divided into theoretical and practical ses- sions and is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 35 years old. Participants will be shown how to create figures and even whole landscapes from the local sand. A total of 30 places are available. Register by emailing: [email protected]. n The photographs for the pres- tigious French fashion com- pany Damart’s new catalogue were taken in the last week of October in Gran Canaria. The photographer Greg Ver- haeghe brought his models to the historical centre of Telde, concentrating on the streets of San Juan and San Francisco. The French fash- ion company is known for its women’s and men’s clothing as well as for shoes. n A shoot for Damart’s new catalogue took place in Gran Canaria recently aecc Join us and combat cancer DO MORE THAN HOPE FOR THE BEST 902 886 226 www.todocancer.org SHAKESPEARE IN TENERIFE To wine or not to wine In the year when there are numerous events around the world to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of Wil- liam Shakespeare in 1616, in Tenerife we can look forward to the exclusive premiere of the play To Wine or Not to Wine in La Laguna on November 19. This will be a unique show which unites art and wine, the artistic component of viticul- ture in the Canary Islands, with gastronomy. William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK and also known as The Bard of Avon, was a poet, playwright and actor. He is generally rec- ognised as the greatest Eng- lish language writer of all time, and one of the most famous in worldwide literature. The play, which was the origi- nal idea of the Denomination of Origin of Wines from the Canary Islands, tells the story of the arrival of Shakespeare in Tener- ife where he was inspired by the countryside, the people and the wines of the Canaries. It seeks to enhance the islands and pro- mote their wines to generate enthusiasm in consumers. Fol- lowing this premiere, it will be performed on several occasions this year in different parts of the island. This is an original pro- ject, never undertaken by a wine company before, which uses culture as a basis for under- standing the tradition and his- tory of Canary Island wines. To Wine or Not to Wine is a sensory show performed by the Jaster and Luis Producciones company, not only to commem- orate the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death, but also in recognition of his work, and clearly reflecting the benefits of Canarian wines. The play will be performed in the Cloisters of the Santo Domingo Convent in La Laguna, starting at 8pm. This is an exclusive premiere with attendance by invitation only for 100 people. Tickets for later performances around the island will cost €15. For more information and reservations, call 922 130 246 or email: [email protected]. To Wine or Not to Wine; that is the question. n William Shakespeare died aged 52 on April 23, 1616
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16 FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWS 050CANARY ISLANDS
GRAN CANARIA
Sand sculpting course
CATALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY
Damart in Telde
The Go Beyond team, which each year impresses visitors with the construction of a sand-built nativity scene at Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas, is offering a course in sand modelling between November 14 and 24.The course is divided into theoretical and practical ses-sions and is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 35 years old. Participants will be shown how to create figures and even whole landscapes from the local sand. A total of 30 places are available. Register by emailing: [email protected]. n
The photographs for the pres-tigious French fashion com-pany Damart’s new catalogue were taken in the last week of October in Gran Canaria.The photographer Greg Ver-haeghe brought his models
to the historical centre of Telde, concentrating on the streets of San Juan and San Francisco. The French fash-ion company is known for its women’s and men’s clothing as well as for shoes. n
A shoot for Damart’s new catalogue took place in Gran Canaria recently
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SHAKESPEARE IN TENERIFE
To wine or not to wineIn the year when there are numerous events around the world to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of Wil-liam Shakespeare in 1616, in Tenerife we can look forward to the exclusive premiere of the play To Wine or Not to Wine in La Laguna on November 19.This will be a unique show which unites art and wine, the artistic component of viticul-ture in the Canary Islands, with gastronomy.William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK and also known as The Bard of
Avon, was a poet, playwright and actor. He is generally rec-ognised as the greatest Eng-lish language writer of all time, and one of the most famous in worldwide literature.The play, which was the origi-nal idea of the Denomination of Origin of Wines from the Canary Islands, tells the story of the arrival of Shakespeare in Tener-ife where he was inspired by the countryside, the people and the wines of the Canaries. It seeks to enhance the islands and pro-mote their wines to generate enthusiasm in consumers. Fol-
lowing this premiere, it will be performed on several occasions this year in different parts of the island. This is an original pro-ject, never undertaken by a wine company before, which uses culture as a basis for under-standing the tradition and his-tory of Canary Island wines.To Wine or Not to Wine is a sensory show performed by the Jaster and Luis Producciones company, not only to commem-orate the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death, but also in recognition of his work, and
clearly reflecting the benefits of Canarian wines.The play will be performed in the Cloisters of the Santo Domingo Convent in La Laguna, starting at 8pm. This is an exclusive premiere with attendance by invitation only for 100 people. Tickets for later performances around the island will cost €15. For more information and reservations, call 922 130 246 or email: [email protected] Wine or Not to Wine; that is the question. n
William Shakespeare died aged 52 on April 23, 1616
