The ULL will celebrate the fifth edition of from October 19 to 30 Campus America, with Chile as the guest country and a diverse cultural program in various university and city venues. concert by singer-songwriter Manuel García, the screenings of "White on White" and "Winnipeg, the Ship of Hope" and three exhibitions Nature, indigenous peoples and astronomy will be some of the main attractions of this edition, which will also include a culture and gastronomy fair, a heritage route and the presentation of a book by former minister Mario Marcel.
After dedicating previous editions to Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador, Campus América focuses on the culture of Chile, a country with which the Canary Islands share close historical and collaborative ties. The activities will encompass singer-songwriter music, the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Patagonia, and film collaborations between the two regions, forming a program that combines performances, exhibitions, and opportunities for dialogue with key figures.
The cultural program will kick off on October 19th at 8:15 p.m. with a concert by Chilean singer-songwriter Manuel García in the Paraninfo of the University of La Laguna, as part of the opening ceremony. His work blends singer-songwriter music with Latin American folklore, poetry, and social awareness, and he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Mon Laferte.
From music, the focus shifts to photography and heritage with the opening of three exhibitions on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Casa Anchieta. Titled "Chile: Voices of Patagonia. Secrets of the Seabed," this exhibition will showcase, through the images of diver and photographer Eduardo Sorensen, the biodiversity of the marine ecosystems of Northern Chilean Patagonia and the challenges of their conservation. Meanwhile, "Chile: Voices of Patagonia: Martín Gusinde" will present the photographic archive of this renowned ethnologist, created between 1918 and 1924 during his expeditions among the Selk'nam, Yagán, and Kawésqar communities. The images offer a glimpse into their daily lives, rituals, and traditions. This journey will be completed with "Two Hemispheres, One Sky: The Canary Islands and Chile," an exhibition created specifically for Campus América that will explore the relationship between the astronomical observatories and skies of both territories.
On October 24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a cultural route through the historic center of La Laguna, Organized by the City Council's Heritage Department, the guided tour will allow visitors to discover spaces and stories of the city and requires prior registration.
That same day, from 12:00 to 18:00, the Plaza del Adelantado and the Casa Anchieta will host the Chilean Culture and Gastronomy Fair. Organized in collaboration with the Association of Chileans in the Canary Islands (ASCULCHICAN), the event will offer musical performances, Chilean cueca dance demonstrations, children's workshops, wine and product tastings featuring Chilean cuisine, as well as food and crafts. The folk group La Teruka will also participate, and the program will be rounded out with guided tours of the historic center and exhibitions.
The recent history of Chile will be the focus of the next event, on October 27th, starting at 10:30 a.m., at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, with the participation of economist and former Chilean Minister of Finance, Mario Marcel, who He will present his book "The Roller Coaster: Chronicle of a Crisis and How It Was Overcome 2019-2024"«. The book offers an analytical and personal perspective on a period marked by social upheaval, recession, and subsequent economic stabilization. Its launch will feature Josep Borrell, former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and former President of the European Parliament.
That same day, at 7 p.m., at the Multicines Tenerife facilities, the film series will begin with «"White on White"», The film, directed by the Spanish-Chilean Théo Court and produced by the Tenerife-based company El Viaje Films, addresses the genocide of the Selk'nam people in Tierra del Fuego at the end of the 19th century. Court received the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival in 2019 for this film.
The film screenings will continue on October 28th, at 7pm, also at Multicines Tenerife, with «"Winnipeg, the ship of hope"», The animated film, directed by Beñat Beitia and Elio Quiroga and selected for the Contrechamp section of the 2026 Annecy Festival, tells the story of a father and daughter who, after fleeing the Spanish Civil War, find an opportunity to rebuild their lives in Chile. Following the screening, a roundtable discussion will be held with the directors, Chilean producer Marianne Mayer-Beckh, and Tenerife-born composer Diego Navarro, who will share insights and details of the creative process with the audience.
This blend of film and music will continue at the closing session on October 30th at the Teatro Leal. It begins at 6:15 pm. will recognize the social, cultural and community work of ASCULCHICAN and its collaboration with Campus America and then, from 7 to 8 pm, Diego Navarro will give a master class about the soundtrack of "Winnipeg, Ship of Hope." Through musical examples and scene analysis, the composer will explain how the music contributes to building the cinematic narrative, thus concluding this year's cultural program.
Spanish 
English 
French