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Illustrative image: a greased pole over the water at sunset, with a scarf tied at the end

Spain

The greased pole of the Velá de Triana celebrates over a century challenging the youth on the river

The greased pole over the Guadalquivir is the most anticipated symbol of the Velá de Triana. Since 1910, young and old have challenged the river for the scarf.

Carmen Delgado Ruiz · 24 July 2026

Illustrative image: aerial view of a riverside street adorned with festive lights at sunset, with a long pole over the water and groups of people along the promenade.

Seville Capital

The Velá de Santa Ana lights up Triana from today with music, cucaña and tradition

The Velá de Santa Ana kicks off today in Triana with the proclamation by historian José Pozuelo, cucaña, booths, and concerts by Luitingo and Cantores de Híspalis.

Carmen Delgado Ruiz · 22 Jul 2026

Greased wooden pole over the Guadalquivir River at sunset, with a flag at the end

Spain

The Cucaña of the Velá de Triana 2026 Returns to the River: Registrations Open

The Cucaña of the Velá de Triana 2026 will take place from July 22 to 26. Registrations open in the Triana District by appointment.

Carmen Delgado Ruiz · 21 Jul 2026