The subdelegate of the Government in Lugo, Isabel Rodríguez, highlighted today in Xermade the support of the Government to promote the future International Center of Tornaría, bringing more than 400,000 euros to the City Council to rehabilitate the old rectoral house. “From the Government believe them which trades such as these must continue and be maintained because they are an example of commitment to the rural and expansion of unique traditions,” said the deputy delegate during the inauguration of the ‘International Meeting of Wood Turners 2023’ held in the town.
Isabel Rodríguez, accompanied by the mayor of Xermade, as well as other authorities, highlighted the importance of this day for the people, “allowing to admire artisanal pieces of great cultural value”, as well as a meeting point of the “experts of the elaboration of pieces and exhibitors”, thus continuing the dissemination of techniques and innovations.
In this sense, the subdelegate expressed her feeling of joy in being able to contemplate years of progress in a unique event in the Galician Community and with international projection, being beneficial for the municipality as being the main witness of this trade, remarking that “they are the only ones who are continuing to produce and investigate technical news, materials and forms.”
At the same time, the representative of the Government stressed that it is a perfect event to admire the history of Xermade and the province from the perspective of this art and enjoy the fantastic pieces made with “respect, affection or care for the technique of turning”, in which around 60 torneros, will share forms and methods with those who are working around the world.
Traditional craft
The international gathering, which brings together nearly 4,000 visitors to the town, will feature torneros from countries such as France, the United Kingdom or Portugal this year. During the event, the experts in Tornaría will show how they work and the technical and material brides they are using to give shapes to the pieces, from which they will choose one to participate in a traveling museum in the Galician geography.