The San Francisco neighborhood in Telde will transform this Thursday into a living stage of history, heritage, and Franciscan tradition with the celebration of the 45th Historical-Artistic Tour of the Conventual Neighborhood of San Francisco. This activity, one of the most deeply rooted in the neighborhood's festivities, aims to explore the Franciscan order's footprint in the city.
The initiative will take place on Thursday, October 1st, between 8:00 PM and 9:15 PM. The meeting point will be the Plaza de San Francisco or del Convento, in front of the main entrance of the Franciscan temple. The tour will be coordinated by the official chronicler of Telde, Antonio María González Padrón, a corresponding academic of the Royal Academy of History, and will feature musical accompaniment by the Municipal Music Band of the Telde City Council.
Under the theme 'Remembering the life and work of Saint Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death. The footprints of his children in Telde,' this year's edition will focus on the presence of the Franciscan order and its historical and heritage legacy in the city.
The event will begin with a greeting from the Councilor for Culture, Historical Heritage, and Tourism, Juan Martel Santana, followed by presentations from specialists who will discuss Franciscan history and that of the neighborhood itself. The tour will combine historical and heritage dissemination, allowing attendees to rediscover key elements of the neighborhood's identity.
The day will continue with the transfer to the House of Doña Nilia Bañares Baudet for a recognition ceremony. Subsequently, the tour will proceed to a viewpoint where the mayor of Telde, Juan Antonio Peña, will deliver remarks before the unveiling and inauguration of a commemorative plaque. The honoree will express their gratitude, and the mayor will close the event.
This 45th edition is part of the San Francisco festivities, underscoring the Telde City Council's commitment to the conservation and enhancement of its historical and cultural heritage. Since 1981, this activity has brought the memory of the conventual neighborhood of San Francisco to generations of residents and visitors.
