VI Historical Novel Festival - Tacoronte - Thursday 12th

Tacoronte celebrates the sixth edition of the Historical Novel Festival, under the motto 'Canarian Sensitivity and Mentality'. The programme brings together literary presentations, conferences, workshops, film, theatre and activities dedicated to historical heritage, with special attention to the role of women in the history of the Canary Islands. More information at tacoronte.es 18:30 - Literary presentation of 'Cristóbal de Ponte, la castellanización de Tenerife desde sus comienzos' by José Carlos Guerra, hosted by Fernando Martín Galán, Sala Óscar Domínguez 20:00 - II Baldomera García Fuentes Historical Research Prize, dedicated to original and unpublished projects on local history, innovation and gender perspective, Sala Óscar Domínguez Supported by the Department of Culture and in collaboration with the Cabildo de Tenerife, and under the motto 'Canarian Sensitivity and Mentality', 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 municipal Department of Culture 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.