The municipality is preparing the 10th edition of the Adorned Crosses on Facades Contest to commemorate the Day of the Cross

The registration period for participating in the contest for decorated crosses on facades will end on April 30th.

The Santiago del Teide City Council, in celebration of the Day of the Cross and as a way to promote creativity and preserve the municipality's customs, is organizing the 10th edition of the Adorned Crosses on Facades Contest.

Thus, as in previous editions, all persons over 18 years of age and minors may participate in the contest, in which case they will need authorization from their parent or legal guardian. It is also worth mentioning that legally constituted non-profit entities or associations in the municipality, as well as educational centers located within the municipality, may also participate. In this case, they must submit a single entry per school. As for the theme of the contest, it will be linked to the ornamentation of the Cross, using techniques such as elements of a traditional or modern nature (natural flowers, artificial flowers or those made by hand or artisanal means, as well as recyclable materials), while the frame or structure of the cross will be of The dimensions of the decorated crosses in the private category are free, with a maximum of 80 cm. For association and educational center categories, the cross dimensions will be free.

The registration period will end on April 30th. The application must be submitted using the form attached in Annexes I, II, and III, through the city council's website or in person at the city council's registry offices.

Regarding the presentation of the designed crosses, they must be decorated on the facades or front of the buildings designated by each individual participant or association, and in the location designated by the participating educational center. However, submission of entries is free, and participants must indicate, on the registration form, the location where their work will be located—there being only one work per building.

Thus, the following prizes will be awarded:Prizes for Individual Participants

First prize: 200 euros.

Second prize: 150 euros.

Third prize: 100 euros.

Prizes for participants from groups (entities or associations)

First prize: 400 euros.

Second prize: 200 euros.

Third prize: 100 euros.

Prizes for participants from educational centers

A voucher redeemable for educational materials for the center worth 300 euros (1st prize), a voucher redeemable for educational materials for the center worth 200 euros (2nd prize), and finally, a voucher redeemable for educational materials for the center worth 100 euros (3rd prize).

The contest winner will be announced to the participants on May 3rd at a cultural event, which will include a reading of the minutes.