The paper picado 'enrame', an ancient festive tradition shared by the neighborhoods of La Luz and Las Candias in La Orotava, is undergoing efforts for its preservation. Although documented since 1910, the tradition, linked to religious symbolism and historically made with beech branches, faced threats due to declining citizen involvement and the emergence of new decorative elements.

In 2006, residents from both communities decided to revive this practice, meticulously crafting the delicate ornaments. The City Council has proposed to the Cabildo of Tenerife that an expediente be initiated to include this intangible cultural manifestation in the Insular Catalogue of Cultural Heritage Assets, acknowledging its ancestral value.

To combat the loss of knowledge, particularly among younger generations, the school in La Luz organized an intergenerational workshop. Guided by the last oral tradition bearers, María Candelaria Méndez Hernández and Eduvigis Pérez Delgado, over 200 parents and mothers learned the technique of manipulating paper to create figures such as spiders, lanterns, and boats, supported by wire or cane structures.

Councilman Felipe David Benítez emphasized the importance of engaging students from Kindergarten to Primary school in preserving this art form with over two centuries of history. The school plans to continue this initiative by organizing a play and workshops for making paper flowers throughout July, and will also feature the decorations during the Canary Islands Day and the Fiestas de La Luz in September.

Administrations have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting all actions that contribute to protecting and conserving this tradition, considered a heritage of all citizens of La Orotava.