An event that is a tribute to the cultures and languages of all the cities that are part of the group of World Heritage Cities, which represent the diversity and richness of our country. The group World Heritage Cities of Spain is a non-profit association that is formed by the fifteen Spanish cities declared World … Read more Heritage Night
Talk given by Juan de la Cruz Rodríguez, independent researcher of Canarian popular weaving and clothing. He has worked since 1984 in the Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife as a Technician in Textiles and Clothing. He has regularly published books and articles on his speciality. Last book published: Los Trajes Típicos de La … Read more Origin and evolution of the typical costumes of the Canary Islands
Workshop given by Mª del Carmen Almenara Ramos, craftswoman specialized in the elaboration of traditional Canarian clothing. She is a professor in the department of Textiles, Clothing and Leather at CIFP Las Indias. She has organized courses in in La Laguna on the technique of gold embroidery and planned the creation of a workshop school … Read more Workshop of interpretation and use of the folder of patterns of traditional Canarian clothing.
Clothing, Costumes and Typography Exhibition Clothing, Costumes and Typography Exhibition In this exhibition, each of the different periods through which the traditional dress has passed, pointing out how it has to be the correct and faithful way of dressing in the image and likeness of how our islanders’ ancestors used to dress. For more information … Read more Clothing, Costumes and Typography Exhibition
20th Anniversary World Heritage Site San Cristóbal de La Laguna Upper cloister gallery It is 20 years since San Cristóbal de La Laguna was declared a World Heritage city, a recognition by UNESCO that placed the old Aguere at the same level of heritage excellence as ancient cities like Salamanca or Santiago de Compostela. In … Read more 20th Anniversary World Heritage Site San Cristóbal de La Laguna