Culture
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
César Manrique’s Art: Lanzarote, Where Nature and Creativity Unite
César Manrique transformed Lanzarote into a global model of art and sustainability, blending his creations seamlessly with the island’s volcanic landscape.
The Millennial Dragon Tree of Icod de los Vinos: Tenerife’s Living Symbol
Explore the history and cultural significance of the Millennial Dragon Tree in Icod de los Vinos, one of the most iconic plants of the Canary Islands.
The Guanche Language: Clues to a Lost Tongue
The extinct Guanche language reveals its North African roots and agglutinative structure through surviving words and names. Explore how Guanche speech connects us to the ancient history of the Canary Islands.
The Guanche as a Mirror: Invention, Identity, and Raciology in the Canary Islands
The image of the Guanche was historically constructed as a mirror for Canarian identity, shaped by raciology and European ideologies. This article explores how science and politics created this foundational myth.
The Isles of the Blest: Myth and Reality in Canary Islands History
Discover how the myth of the Isles of the Blest shaped the identity and perception of the Canary Islands from ancient Greek literature to modern times.
Gofio: Ancestral Food of the Canary Islands
Gofio, a toasted cereal flour of pre-Hispanic origin, is much more than a food: it is a symbol of Canarian identity that has endured for centuries.