A strategic contribution to enhancing the island’s heritage
The Government of the Canary Islands has granted the Cabildo Fuerteventura a series of financial support that represents a decisive step in the preservation, research and dissemination of the island’s heritage. The process, detailed through Three direct grantsIt responds to reasons of public interest and forms part of the institutional strategy to enhance the protection of the island’s historical and artistic heritage.
The total amount of this aid, authorized by the Department of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture, amounts to 200,000 eurosare routed through prepaid transfers. The decision, based on criteria of administrative efficiency and technical specialization, seeks to ensure that each project has sufficient resources to implement interventions with immediate and sustainable impact.
A comprehensive program for cultural restoration and dissemination
Fuerteventura Restaurant: Preserving and disseminating the artistic heritage
The first part of the subsidy, worth 50 thousand euros, promotes the project Fuerteventura restaurantsIt is an initiative that focuses on highlighting the restoration operations carried out on artistic assets on the island. The program includes organizing a public exhibition and issuing an illustrated publication in physical and digital format.
The goal is twofold: on the one hand, to bring the importance of the restored artistic heritage closer to citizens; and, on the other hand, to enhance the collective identification of these goods as essential cultural elements. The publication of restoration works also contributes to enhancing the educational role of restored art and enhancing social awareness regarding the need to preserve the island’s heritage.
Majestic Spaces: Archaeological Research and Conservation
The second support, which is the largest with a total of 100 thousand euros, is allocated to the project Majestic spacesIt focused on research, preservation and dissemination of indigenous archaeological heritage. This program focuses on the megalithic sites and features associated with the Maho culture, one of the most distinctive heritage elements of Fuerteventura.
Planned actions include direct archaeological interventions, conservation projects for spaces of special historical value and information activities aimed at the general public and the scientific community. The purpose is to ensure the transmission of this heritage to future generations, strengthen the identity of the island and establish the Majorero region as a reference in archaeological studies.
Fuerteventura Archaeological Museum: Design of its musical project
The third grant, amounting to 50 thousand euros, is allocated to the development of the museum’s curatorial and curatorial project. Fuerteventura Archaeological Museum. This action will define the content, exhibition story, signage and technical infrastructure that will make up the Centre’s permanent exhibition.
The goal of the project is to create a stable space for scholarly publishing that allows Majorero’s indigenous heritage to be interpreted accurately and easily. Furthermore, the museum’s planning seeks to strengthen the museum’s connection with educational programmes, cultural revitalization of the territory and tourism development oriented towards knowledge and respect for heritage.
A cultural motive consistent with public policies and public interest standards
The three grants are designed as strategic tools to advance the sustainable wealth management model. This trend coincides with the standards set by the Autonomous Administration in cultural matters, which gives priority to preserving the historical heritage, citizen participation, and strengthening the island’s identity.
Direct financial support allows accelerating the necessary interventions and ensuring their implementation under optimal conditions, which are appropriate to the specificities of the region. This type of financing is popular when actions require specialized technical coordination or when their regional impact is relevant to the entire autonomous community.
The social, educational and tourism impact on the island
Implementing these projects will generate benefits beyond the preservation of cultural assets. The planned restoration, research and museum operations provide added value in the educational, tourism and social fields, favoring the creation of active and accessible cultural environments.
Likewise, initiatives contribute to highlighting lesser-known heritage, enhancing participation in cultural activities and promoting the integration of heritage into sustainable development strategies. Publishing the results also allows us to increase the cultural appeal of the island and position it as a reference in heritage studies.
Institutional commitment to Majorero heritage
The decision of the Regional Executive confirms its commitment to protecting the cultural heritage of Fuerteventura and promoting projects that strengthen its historical identity. The granted assistance integrates conservation, research and museum photography into a joint strategy aimed at the cultural development of the territory.
Hence, the Government of the Canary Islands strengthens its commitment to local initiatives that require administrative and economic support to use their full potential. These measures, consistent with the cultural promotion standards included in institutional guidelines, ensure that the island continues to advance in valuing its historical and artistic heritage.