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The Orígenes programme on Gran Canaria has concluded its ninth edition. It combines vocational training with local cuisine for over 400 participants.
Cultural events combining music and nature will take place in Gáldar and Muralla on Gran Canaria on Thursday.
Numerous gastronomic events take place in the Canary Islands in October. These include the Culinary Hotel Awards on Gran Canaria and the Plenilunio festival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The traditional Apple Festival takes place in Valleseco on Tenerife.
This is the most well-known Canary Islands dish. Small potatoes are boiled in their skins in very salty water, then drained.