VI Festival de Novela Histórica - Tacoronte - Sunday the 15th

Tacoronte celebrates the sixth edition of the Festival de Novela Histórica, under the theme 'Canarian Sensibility and Mentality'. The programme brings together literary presentations, talks, workshops, film, theatre and activities dedicated to historical heritage, with special focus on the role of women in the history of the Canary Islands. More information at tacoronte.es 10:30 – Historical novel workshop with Víctor Bello, Sala Ismael Domínguez 11:00 – Literary presentation of 'El viaje de las momias canarias' by Antonio Tejera Gaspar, introduced by Juan Francisco Delgado, Sala Óscar Domínguez 11:45 – Literary presentation of 'El emperador del Sahara' by Jesús Giráldez, introduced by Roberto Gil Hernández, Sala Óscar Domínguez 12:30 – Literary presentation of 'La hija del joyero' by Inma Aguilera, introduced by Víctor Bello, Sala Óscar Domínguez 13:00 – 'Wines with History. From Tacoronte to Your Table', a tapas competition using produce from the Mercadillo del Agricultor and a wine tasting featuring wineries from Tacoronte, Plaza del Cristo 17:30 – Screening of short films entered in the festival, Auditorio Capitol 19:00 – Short Film Festival Gala, a multidisciplinary show featuring music, theatre, improvisation and dance, with Salomé Moreno and Della Du on piano and vocals, hosted by Jennifer Artiles, Auditorio Capitol Supported by the Concejalía de Cultura and in collaboration with the Cabildo de Tenerife, the festival focuses on the role of women in the history of the Canary Islands, aiming to highlight the fundamental part that women have played in the social, economic and cultural development of the islands. The Concejalía de Cultura also seeks to show that the history of Canarian women offers a rich wealth of storylines and inspiration, establishing Tacoronte — and the archipelago as a whole — as the ideal setting for future works of contemporary historical fiction.