The Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife (MHAT) aims to foster connections with local communities, paying special attention to youth. Given the rise of social media and the digitally native generation, museums face the challenge of how to engage with this demographic.
Young people confront an uncertain future marked by issues such as housing, climate change, and professional prospects, while still dealing with stereotypes. Concurrently, critical and social museology encourages museums to examine their discourse, voices, and role in social transformation.
In this context, the MHAT is organizing a talk-workshop on creating digital narratives related to cultural heritage. The NAU project seeks to bring together young individuals interested in disseminating the historical dimension of their environment with the museum, which aims to preserve the past and reflect on the future of the territory.
The activity will take place on September 24th and 25th in the afternoon, with a limited capacity of 15 participants. The session will be led by Elena Marrero, a cultural communicator and content creator specializing in Canarian heritage, history, and identity, who will encourage attendees to narrate museum-reflected issues from a young perspective.
“"Help us build the future by bringing the past to the present through your young eyes."
Elena Marrero holds a degree in Classical Studies and has postgraduate training in cultural heritage and teaching. She is currently pursuing a degree in History, Geography, and Art History and uses social media to make culture accessible to a young audience in a rigorous and engaging manner.
