The Teguise Town Council has awarded Francisco Hernández Delgado the title of “Hijo Predilecto” (favoured son) for his decades of dedicated work in research and the preservation of the municipality’s cultural heritage. This recognition was made during a council meeting held on Friday.
Born in La Villa de Teguise in 1947 and known as Paco Hernández, he has been deeply involved in the local culture and traditions throughout his life. As an official chronicler since February 3, 2011, Hernández has dedicated many years to investigating and documenting the history and customs that shape Teguise’s identity.
Mayor Olivia Duque congratulated him on this honour, commending his efforts to share and preserve local history. She remarked, “Paco has devoted much of his life to conserving and sharing our history, a task that deserves recognition and thanks from Teguise for keeping our roots alive for future generations.”
Hernández’s cultural contributions include involvement in Teguise’s first Cultural Plan, the Emigrants’ Museum, and the Insular Historical Archive. He has also worked to revive traditional practices such as the Diabletes of Teguise.
His bibliography includes 14 published works and nearly 100 articles focused on Lanzarote’s history, ethnography, and culture. He has researched genealogy and Canarian emigration, aiding the recovery of documents that illustrate historical links between Lanzarote and various emigrant communities.
In 2024, he was appointed president of the Official Chroniclers of the Canary Islands, furthering his commitment to preserving the archipelago’s historical legacy.
The title of Hijo Predilecto acknowledges Hernández’s lifelong dedication to safeguarding Teguise’s cultural memory and his personal and professional ties to his birthplace.
