The cycle, reaffirming the commitment to disseminating thought, culture, and new female voices, brings together emerging writers and established authors. The inaugural session addressed Canarian literary memory from a historical and cultural perspective, featuring Alicia Llarena, Daniela Martín Hidalgo, and Juli Mesa, moderated by Marta García Acevedo.
The inauguration was attended by institutional representatives including Adolfo Cordobés, Councilor for Territorial Planning, Housing, and Cultural Heritage of La Laguna; Clara Gámez Marrero, Head of Training, Employment, and Research at the Fundación CajaCanarias; and Isabel Castells Molina, Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Development at the Vice-Rectorate of Culture of the University of La Laguna (ULL).
Adolfo Cordobés highlighted the significance of these encounters at the Casa Anchieta, stating that "heritage is not just what we inherit, but also what we continue to build through words, reflection, and creation." He emphasized that literature by women offers an "essential perspective" for understanding the transformation of the territory and collective memory.
Clara Gámez underscored the aim to "highlight the legacy and current relevance of literature written by women in the Canary Islands," recognizing the "extraordinary moment" for Canarian literature and the vital role of its female writers in the cultural renewal of the islands and the country. She identified memory, territory, and diversity as key themes in contemporary literature and noted the shared commitment of participating entities to culture.
Isabel Castells focused on the efforts of the ULL's Cultural Chair of Language and Literature in organizing these events, emphasizing literature and poetry's capacity to address human concerns and celebrating the audience's engagement with the spoken word.
During the first session, Alicia Llarena described the poetic as the emotional memory of human beings, a sediment where human knowledge accumulates, complementing historical accounts with personal perspectives. Daniela Martín Hidalgo shared her transition from biographical memory to collective memory-based creation, while Juli Mesa explained how language construction and deconstruction processes led to his interest in literature, linking them to the memory and history of a people.
The second session, on Tuesday, July 14, will feature Acerina Cruz and Lana Corujo in conversation with Beatriz Ortiz, exploring the relationship between literary creation and the island landscape. The cycle will conclude on Tuesday, July 21 with a dialogue on literature and diversity, moderated by philologist Celia Lorenzo, featuring writers Aida González Rossi, Alexis Erbez Díez, and Ainara Oleaga.
All three encounters will take place at the Casa Anchieta at 7:00 PM and will include the exhibition Constellation of Canarian Writers. Attendance is free, and further information is available at www.campusinternacionalciudaddelalaguna.es.
