The Pueblo Maho Cultural Association celebrated its 10th Anniversary and the presentation of the Pueblo Maho Awards 2026 this Friday at the Arrecife Civic Center, in an event full of emotion, music, and Canarian spirit, with which the entity commemorated a decade of work dedicated to the defense, dissemination, and preservation of the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.
The event, co-organized by the Department of Culture of the Arrecife City Council, headed by Abigail González, was attended by councilors Maciot Cabrera and Maite Corujo. Cabrera took the floor on behalf of the City Council of the Lanzarote capital to highlight the work carried out by Pueblo Maho over these ten years and to emphasize the importance of preserving and transmitting heritage as an essential part of the identity of the city and the island.
During his speech, the councilor stressed that behind a decade of Pueblo Maho's trajectory there are "many hours, many activities, many people involved" and, above all, an idea that the association has kept alive: "to better understand who we are and where we come from."
Dissemination Work
Cabrera particularly highlighted the association's dissemination work, its approach to aboriginal history for citizens, and its work in educational centers, pointing out that bringing this knowledge to young people allows them to understand that this history "also belongs to them." In this regard, he argued that protecting heritage often begins by awakening curiosity and the desire to know it. "A city that loses its heritage is a city that loses its identity," stated Cabrera, before thanking Pueblo Maho for its ten years of work.
The gala was hosted by an artistic proposal that turned the anniversary into a journey through the memory and identity of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands. Under the artistic direction of Ubay T. Alemán, the different performances, interventions, and recognitions were integrated into a common narrative conceived to bring heritage closer to the public from a contemporary, emotional, and deeply rooted perspective.
Music played an essential role during the celebration. The group Ínsula was responsible for opening the event, creating an atmosphere of energy and collective celebration from the start. Later, Vicky Rodríguez starred in a performance linked to the narrative of the anniversary itself, revealing the secrets of "The Treasure of Memory" to the audience.
The night also featured the participation of Domingo “El Colorao” and Ayla Rodríguez, who contributed their voices and sensitivity to a celebration in which tradition and contemporaneity dialogued on stage. Throughout the gala, different manifestations of Canarian culture appeared, including the juego del palo, the salto del pastor, the silbo, the bucio, the chácaras, and the lapas, as a sample of the richness and diversity of traditions that continue to be part of the islands' identity.
The president of Pueblo Maho, Orlando Hernández, highlighted during the celebration the meaning of these recognitions, conceived to "pay tribute and bow with respect to those who, through rigorous research, classrooms, artisan hands, or daily effort on the land, embody the true pulse of our original heritage."
Three recognitions for commitment to Lanzarote
The central moment of the night was the presentation of the Pueblo Maho 2026 Awards, which distinguished three stories linked to commitment to Lanzarote and the conservation and transmission of its heritage.
The Young Entrepreneur Award went to the sisters of the Quesería Rubicón, from Femés, for taking over from their family and betting on the primary sector, livestock farming, and the artisanal production of cheese. Their trajectory also represents the strength of new generations and the important role of rural women in the conservation and evolution of the island's traditions.
The Collective Award went to the Asociación Yo Silbo, in recognition of their work in researching, teaching, and disseminating the silbo, as well as their commitment to the conservation of this form of communication and their ability to connect the different islands through this living cultural heritage.
Finally, the Relevant Person Award distinguished the archaeologist Inés Dug, a pioneer in the archaeological research of Lanzarote and a fundamental figure in the first systematic excavations of Zonzamas. The recognition highlights the career of a woman dedicated to discovering, studying, and protecting an essential part of the island's ancestral memory.
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