This initiative aims to introduce students aged 6 to 16 to the cultural and sporting heritage of the Canary Islands through practical activities. It seeks to foster knowledge, conservation, and intergenerational transmission of traditional games and sports.
The program, coordinated by the Department of Traditional Games and Sports of the Telde City Council, will allow students to become familiar with traditional toys, pelotamano, bola canaria, and ficha games. Educational centers for early childhood, primary, and secondary education in Telde will participate.
The educational proposal connects physical activity with knowledge of Canarian traditions, enabling children and young people to discover, practice, and value games that are part of the islands' cultural identity. Collaboration will continue with centers offering Baccalaureate and the optional subject of Traditional Canarian Games and Sports, adapting workshops and practical sessions.
“"Reaching the nineteenth edition of this program and involving 21 educational centers demonstrates the importance of keeping our traditions alive and bringing them closer to new generations. We want students not only to know these games but also to have the opportunity to practice them and understand the cultural value they represent."
“"Traditional Canarian games and sports are part of our heritage and constitute an excellent educational tool to foster coexistence, participation, and knowledge of our roots. We appreciate the involvement of educational centers and teachers in continuing to incorporate these practices into their students' learning experience."
