The commemoration took place in the Segovian capital, where a delegation from Gran Canaria, comprising 60 people, emphasized that the origin and continuity of this bond have fundamentally depended on personal relationships and friendships forged over decades.
“"The origin and validity of the twinning have fundamentally depended on people and the friendship built over decades."
During the official reception at the Segovian town hall, a municipal representative highlighted the event as “30 years of shared history” through various meetings and trips. At a fraternity dinner, it was reiterated that the twinning “transcends the institutional” when supported by personal connections.
The twinning has its roots over 40 years ago, driven by activities such as walks promoted by the Segovian Walkers Association and cocktail competitions organized by the Segovia Bartenders Association. These initial contacts laid the groundwork for the formalization of the relationship between both municipalities in 1996.
Anniversary events included a meeting with the mayor of El Espinar, a tour of the Eresma and Clamores river valleys, a visit to the Sanctuary of Fuencisla, and a folk festival at the Juan Bravo Theater. An exhibition celebrating 40 years of friendship between Segovia and Maspalomas was also inaugurated in the Columned Courtyard of the Provincial Council Palace.
The relationship between both municipalities is also reflected in physical landmarks such as Maspalomas Park in Chatún, Maspalomas Street in Hontanares de Eresma, and a plow installed in Santo Tomás Square in Segovia. Conversely, Maspalomas features a monument dedicated to the Aqueduct of Segovia in a tourist roundabout, serving as a permanent symbol of this twinning.
