Muelle Chico in Corralejo will host the discussion 'The Legacy of Traditional Fishing in La Oliva' on Saturday, July 19, a free activity that is part of the cultural cycle 'Encounters with Heritage'.
The port of Corralejo will be the setting for a journey into Fuerteventura's maritime past. Next Saturday, July 19, at 17:30, Muelle Chico will host the discussion The Legacy of Traditional Fishing in La Oliva, a free event organised by the Cultural Heritage Service as part of the Encounters with Heritage cycle.
The aim of the meeting is to recover and highlight the memory of the island's fishing heritage, with particular attention to the municipality of La Oliva. The proposal invites attendees to listen, share, and recognise the knowledge of the men and women of the sea, whose ways of life have shaped the identity of northern Fuerteventura for generations.
A salty setting: Muelle Chico
The choice of Muelle Chico is not coincidental. This corner of Corralejo, historically linked to fishing activity, reinforces the significance of the event by being held in an environment closely tied to coastal life and the maritime memory of the municipality. The discussion will provide insight into La Oliva's fishing legacy through dialogue and the sharing of knowledge.
The goal is to bring the public closer to a part of local history that is not always documented but remains alive in memories and practices passed down through generations. For the residents of Corralejo and La Oliva, this event represents an opportunity to connect with their roots and appreciate a profession that has shaped the human landscape of the Fuerteventura coast for centuries.
The protagonists: the men and women of the sea
The activity will highlight those who have been part of Fuerteventura's maritime culture. Their knowledge, routines, work methods, and relationship with the sea constitute an intangible heritage of great value to the island. It is not just about discussing fishing as an economic activity; the discussion will also address the daily life linked to the sea, the customs of fishing families, and the importance of preserving a collective memory that is part of the majorero cultural legacy.
Attendees will be able to hear firsthand testimonies and participate in an open dialogue that seeks to value knowledge that often falls outside history books. The event is free and open to the public, both to those who lived that tradition and to new generations who wish to discover it.
The discussion is part of the Encounters with Heritage cycle, an initiative of the Cultural Heritage Service that aims to bring citizens closer to the rich historical and ethnographic legacy of Fuerteventura. Those who attend Muelle Chico on July 19 will not only hear stories of nets and tides but will also contribute to keeping alive a memory that, like the sea, never stops flowing.
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