The selection highlights the career of a renowned cultural promoter, whose work has been closely linked to the historical memory and heritage of Telde. The future town crier has spent decades documenting the social and cultural life of the municipality through photography and writing.
The San Francisco neighborhood, one of the city's most valuable heritage sites, is the central focus of this recognition. The municipal institution emphasized that the town crier possesses deep knowledge of the traditions and identity of this historic area, ensuring a meaningful opening speech.
“"It is a recognition of a person who has spent many years telling and preserving the history of our city."
Throughout his career, the appointee has collaborated with various entities, museums, and associations, including the León y Castillo House-Museum. His work has previously been honored with awards such as the Telde Cultural Merit Award in 2014.
The Culture department has praised the town crier's permanent commitment to preserving collective memory, highlighting his research vocation as a fundamental pillar for transmitting local history to new generations.
