About the Testimonial

During the #ASenseofEU Heritage Lab in Granada, Dolores Escamilla reflected on the importance of preserving traditions, sharing memories and encouraging younger generations to participate in safeguarding local cultural heritage.Her experience highlights the value of intergenerational learning and the role that both traditional knowledge and digital tools can play in keeping community heritage alive.

Questions & Answers

1. What would you like future generations to know about this heritage?

I would like them to know that traditions are part of people’s lives. They are not just things from the past; they are also memories of family and neighbours.

In the past, many things were learned by talking to older people, watching how things were done and participating. I think it is important to continue sharing them.

2. Did you learn anything from someone of another generation? What?

Yes. Listening to younger people made me realise that they also have ideas for preserving heritage, such as using maps or recordings to document stories.

I think it is a good way to ensure that memories do not remain only in conversations but can also be discovered by other people.

3. What would you say to someone who has never participated in a Heritage Lab?

I would tell them to come and share what they know. You don’t need to be an expert; everyone knows something about their neighbourhood, their family or their customs.

The important thing is to listen to others and respect their memories.