The initiative, taking place at the Arrecife Civic Center until tomorrow, November 4th, aims for children to discover how their ancestors experienced and celebrated this festival, learning about their customs, trades, and daily tasks.
The activity begins with a welcome from Doña Eufrasia, a character who introduces the schoolchildren to stories and memories from past generations. Afterwards, participants create their own Castafín character and receive chestnuts, a traditional element of this celebration.
The Councilor for Education and Culture, Abigail González, highlighted the importance of passing down these traditions to prevent them from being lost. "'Los Finaos' are part of our memory and our identity as a people," she stated, emphasizing that the initiative allows schoolchildren to "learn in a different way, by listening to stories, participating, and also becoming protagonists of our traditions".
González, accompanied by the deputy mayor, Echedey Eugenio, visited the Civic Center to witness the activity firsthand. Both departments are committed to bringing cultural heritage and popular traditions closer to children through experiential proposals, in a context where celebrations like Halloween are gaining prominence.
In total, 596 schoolchildren from ten educational centers in the municipality are participating: CEIP La Destila, Adolfo Topham, Titerroy, Benito Méndez, Capellanía, Argana Alta, Los Geranios, Nieves Toledo, and Antonio Zerolo, in addition to CEO Argana.
