A Journey through Cultural Memory
Last Wednesday, Tarragona hosted a press conference dedicated to the premiere of the Democratic Memory Program for 2025. This year, the initiative emphasizes the importance of culture as a driver of social change during the Second Republic. , contrasting it with its manipulation during the Franco regime.
A diversified and inclusive program
With a duration that will be extended from February to October, the program offers about forty activities, designed by the Commission on Democratic Memory Programs of the City Council of Tarragona, in collaboration with various public and private entities. This year, one of the most prominent figures will be Federico García Lorca, coinciding with the 90th anniversary of his stay in the city.
Diverse topics and community inclusion
The program is not limited to a single topic, but it is proposed to explore a wide range of issues related to the period from the Second Republic to the Franco dictatorship. The Minister of Democratic Memory, Sandra Ramos, expressed the hope that these activities will promote a culture of peace and understanding among citizens.
Prominent events
A remarkable example of this inclusion is the X Meeting of Network City Councils Mai again, scheduled for Thursday, March 6 in the Archive, which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the release of Nazi concentration camps. This network, active since 2015, brings together municipal councils and municipal representatives committed to historical memory.
Education as a fundamental pillar
The Commission on Democratic Memory Programs reiterates its dedication to the education and dissemination of historical knowledge. This year, a new initiative will be presented to train teachers through conferences and conferences, so that they can transmit this knowledge to their students.
Activities for educators and students
One of the events designed exclusively for teachers is the day ‘Democratic Memory: Memory and Education’, which will take place on Saturday, May 31 in the old provincial prison in Tarragona. Students will also be able to participate in activities such as the play ‘Forgotten Memories’, which seeks to approach the story interactively.
Lorca: A living legacy
The figure of Federico García Lorca will not only be remembered, but will become the main thread of this program. Two central events will be especially significant: an institutional event on April 11 at the Old Audience, with the participation of Hispanicist Ian Gibson, and the premiere of the documentary ‘Pure Rome. Loca in Tarragona (1935) ‘On September 9 at the Tarragona Theater.
Final reflections
As Tarragona prepares for this program rich in activities, it is clear that historical memory is essential for the construction of a more just and conscious society. Initiatives presented not only seek to remember the past, but also to inspire a more peaceful and inclusive future.
