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📻 NEW WBA ACTIVATION: Celebrating the Historic Romería de San Antonio de Padua from Tenerife! 🏝️✨

Attention all DXers and award hunters! 📢 The World Beauties Award (WBA) is heading to the beautiful Canary Islands for a highly symbolic radio activation. Get your rigs ready, tune your antennas, and get ready to log a piece of living history! 📡🌍

📅 Activation Details at a Glance:

• WBA Reference: 34DA/CRA015 🏆
• Event Date: June 13, 2026 🗓️
• Start Time: 07:00 UTC ⏰
• Operator: 34DA183 Juan Carlos 🎙️
• Live Log: 🔗 WBA LIVE LOG 34 CANARY 📝💻

🕊️ The Story Behind the Signal: La Romería de San Antonio de Padua

On June 13th, the historic town of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife (Canary Islands) comes alive for its most sacred and colorful day: the Romería de San Antonio de Padua.

This event is not just a party; it is a deep-rooted cultural treasure set within a town center officially declared a Property of Cultural Interest (BIC). On this day, thousands of pilgrims (romeros) fill the cobblestone streets dressed in spectacular, traditional Canarian costumes. Decorated carts (carrozas), traditional folklore groups (parrandas), and local artisans sharing ancestral crafts like the famous rosetas (lace) create an atmosphere of pure joy and heritage.

Right next to the church dedicated to Saint Anthony, the vibrant Craft and Gastronomy Fair fills the air with the aromas of gofio, goat cheeses, and local Abona wines. It is a celebration of identity, history, and community.

⚡ Bringing History to the Airwaves: 34DA183 Juan Carlos on the Mic!

From his base station, our dedicated operator 34DA183 Juan Carlos will act as a cultural ambassador, making this incredible event echo through the ether! 🌟

This activation represents a profound connection between the radio-amateur world and local history. By operating directly from the heart of this celebration, Juan Carlos bridges the gap between ancient traditions and modern global communication. As thousands of pilgrims celebrate on the streets of Tenerife, their joy, music, and centuries-old heritage will be transformed into radio waves, traveling across continents into your shacks.

Every QSO made during this activation is a tribute to the rich cultural tapestry of the Canary Islands. It is the magic of amateur radio: turning a local historical milestone into a global shared experience. 🌊🔊

🚨 Don’t Miss the Pile-up!

Juan Carlos will be burning the airwaves starting at 07:00 UTC. Make sure to point your beams toward the Canary Islands (Zone 34) and secure this beautiful WBA reference for your collection! 🗺️

Track your contact in real-time and check the propagation on our dedicated platform: 👉 Click here for the WBA Live Log 34 Canary 👈

73 de sbota.org! Best of luck in the pile-up, and see you on the bands! 📻✌️ QRZ… 🎤

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