The Pájara Town Hall celebrated the delivery of Honours and Distinctions last Friday, recognising eight individuals and entities for their contribution to sports, culture, and education in the municipality.
The Pájara Town Hall distinguished eight personalities and groups last Friday, July 24, in an institutional event that highlighted the work and dedication of those who have driven the social, cultural, and sports development of the municipality. The ceremony, held in a public space in the municipality, was attended by local authorities and residents.
Among the recognitions, a commemorative plaque was placed in honour of the pigeon fanciers of the municipality, a traditional practice that the council wanted to highlight as a symbol of perseverance and commitment to Canarian traditions. This discipline, which involves breeding and training messenger pigeons, has a long history in the Islands.
Local artist Juan Miguel Cubas received the nomination of a street, avenue, or square in his honour, in recognition of his legacy in the cultural heritage and collective memory of Pájara. Cubas has left an indelible mark on the artistic scene of the municipality throughout his career.
A plaque dedicated to Ezequiel de Saá Díaz was also announced, who has been at the helm of CEIP Morro Jable since 1991. His career, marked by commitment and a vocation for service, has been fundamental in the education of generations of young people in the locality.
The Fuerteventura Motorcyclists Association was awarded a sculpture in Morro Jable, in recognition of their social work and contribution to tourism promotion through motorcycling. The group has demonstrated for years that their passion for two wheels can be a vehicle for coexistence and responsibility.
Another distinction was given to José Germán Belmonte Gras, who received the nomination of a street in his honour. Belmonte Gras arrived in Pájara in 1993 and developed a notable role in the tourism sector, leading business projects that generated employment and economic growth in Fuerteventura.
The municipality's Gold Medal was awarded to Ramón Domínguez Valerón for his more than three decades of promoting athletics in Pájara and in the Canary Islands. Domínguez has promoted grassroots sports, consolidated reference competitions, and contributed to the development of sports infrastructures and the Insular Athletics Federation.
The Town Hall also recognised the Casa de Canarias in Madrid, an entity that for over seventy years has spread Canarian culture, traditions, and identity in the Spanish capital through music, folklore, gastronomy, and the arts.
Finally, gratitude was expressed for the work of Andrés González Francés, a son of Morro Jable, whose career as a unionist, councillor, sailor, athlete, writer, and defender of heritage, especially the Saladar de Jandía, has been an example of commitment to his people and to Fuerteventura.
The evening was enlivened by the Municipal Music Band, which performed a repertoire of the most representative themes. The event, which has become an annual fixture in the municipality's calendar, aims to highlight those who contribute to the well-being and identity of Pájara.
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