The Telde City Council has expressed its gratitude and congratulations to Guadalupe Santana Suárez, author of the lyrics for the 'Himno a Telde', to the Gran Canarian singer Iván Quintana, and to the string and piano quartet from the Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. These artists were responsible for performing the piece for the first time during the Honors and Distinctions gala held for the city's 675th anniversary.
The anthem, which traverses Telde "from your summit to your shore," evokes emblematic elements of the city such as the ancient Guanartemato, the scent of orange blossom, and devotion to the Sailor Christ. The piece culminates with a chorus dedicated to the city: "¡Hermosa Ciudad de Telde!" (Beautiful City of Telde!).
During the event, Guadalupe Santana received a bouquet of flowers in appreciation for her contribution. The author stated the honor it has been for her, as a resident of Telde, to write the anthem's lyrics for such a significant anniversary, and thanked the support received. She also expressed her gratitude to Iván Quintana and the Symphony musicians for bringing her verses to life.
The mayor of Telde, Juan Antonio Peña, highlighted that Santana's lyrics "come from the heart" and emphasized the importance of sharing this work in such an emblematic space as the Alameda de San Juan. "Guadalupe has written for the city she knows and loves. Her lyrics contain many details we recognize as our own," stated the mayor, who congratulated the performers on their rendition.
