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<\/a>First Vice President Adasat Reyes emphasized that the anniversary of the recognition of Silbo Gomero should serve not only to remember the value of this heritage, but also to renew the commitment to its conservation and transmission. He stressed that \u201cthe UNESCO declaration was not an end point, but rather the assumption of a responsibility,\u201d and noted that the challenge lies in continuing to strengthen education, research, documentation, and community participation.<\/p>\nHe also highlighted the importance of cooperation between administrations, universities, associations, researchers and communities that carry the Silbo language as an essential element to guarantee its future, while emphasizing the opportunities offered by new technologies to preserve archives, testimonies and knowledge linked to Silbo.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture of the Canary Islands Government, Migdalia Mach\u00edn, emphasized that Silbo Gomero is an integral part of the identity of the entire Canary Islands. \u201cIt speaks to us of a people who knew how to communicate through their landscape and who have passed on that knowledge from generation to generation.\u201d.<\/p>\n
In this regard, he thanked the Silbo Gomero Cultural Association and the entire whistling community for their work and highlighted the commitment of the two public universities in the Canary Islands, through the Institutional Chair of Silbo Gomero, "a fundamental tool to continue advancing in the training, research and dissemination of a unique manifestation.".<\/p>\n
The president of the Silbo Gomero Cultural Association, Estefan\u00eda Mendoza, emphasized that the anniversary should serve not only to celebrate the recognition achieved, but also to renew the commitment to its preservation and transmission. \u201cUNESCO's recognition did not signify reaching the end of a journey, but rather collectively assuming the responsibility of keeping this heritage alive.\u201d Mendoza particularly valued the role of the community that carries the language and the master whistlers, whose work has made it possible for this language to reach new generations.<\/p>\n
One of the highlights of the commemoration was the presence of a delegation from the Republic of Turkey, which fostered closer ties between territories that preserve traditional whistled communication systems. During the event, participants shared their experiences with Silbo Gomero and the Turkish whistled language, which is particularly prevalent in the Black Sea region and in towns like Ku\u015fk\u00f6y.<\/p>\n
Recognition of universities<\/strong><\/p>\n The celebration also served to highlight the role of various Canarian institutions in the study, conservation, and dissemination of Silbo Gomero. In this regard, the Park was recognized.<\/p>\n