VI Festival de Novela Histórica - Tacoronte - Saturday the 14th

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 – Children's writing workshop with Ana Belén Hormiga, Sala Ismael Domínguez 11:30 – Literary presentation of 'La muerte de la lengua guanche' by Rumen Sosa, introduced by Pedro Hernández-Guanir, Sala Óscar Domínguez 12:30 – Literary presentation of 'Los amores paralelos' by Mayte Uceda, introduced by Pilar Torres, Sala Óscar Domínguez 13:30 – Literary presentation of 'Innocentia' by Juan Tranche, introduced by José Zoilo, Sala Óscar Domínguez 17:00 – Introductory Amazigh writing workshop with Rumen Sosa, Sala Ismael Domínguez 17:00 – Literary presentation of 'Volver de donde no se ha ido' by Ana García-Ramos, introduced by Mency Gutiérrez, Sala Óscar Domínguez 18:00 – Literary presentation of 'Gracias a la lluvia' by Virginia González Dorta, introduced by Pilar Torres, Sala Óscar Domínguez 19:00 – Presentation of the VI Festival de Novela Histórica Ciudad de Tacoronte Award to María del Mar Rodríguez, author of the trilogy 'La prestamista', 'La tuerta' and 'La viuda blanca', introduced by José Zoilo, with a musical performance by violinist Ana Obando Rivas, Sala Óscar Domínguez 20:30 – Theatre performance of 'La tuerta' by Aranza Coello, 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.