CULTURAL CLUB
At the Adult Education School, we have launched the Cultural Club with the aim of offering a series of activities for the entire educational community and open to anyone interested. These activities are led voluntarily and altruistically by individuals who wish to share their knowledge and expertise in various fields: cultural, travel, gastronomic, musical, and more.
The Cultural Club is a space for learning, sharing, and enjoying different disciplines, and is open to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the school. We invite you to join us for new experiences and to enrich ourselves together!
ACTIVITIES
LET ME TALK ABOUT HISTORY
The Cultural Club of the Adult Education Centre is organising a new history activity led by a History teacher, who will invite us to explore history in an engaging and accessible way, through music, art, books, TV series and cinema.
An activity designed to discover key historical moments, give voice to those who were forgotten, and turn history into a living memory.
📚 History Activity at the CFPA of Torrent
Last Friday, January 23, the Adult Education School Cultural Club held a new history activity, led by a history teacher, with a great attendance turnout.
During the session, participants explored history in an engaging and original way, using music, art, books, TV series, and cinema as guiding elements.
Linked to the recent wave of state invasions, the session focused on 19th-century imperialism, highlighting one of the most ruthless figures in history: Leopold II of Belgium.
An activity designed to explore key historical episodes, give voice to those who were silenced, and turn history into a living memory.
📍 Location: Adult Education Training Centre of Torrent, library classroom
📌 Biweekly activity, led by Carmen A. Errazu
📅 The next session is scheduled for February 6.
ℹ️ Further information will be provided and a reminder will be sent.
Here is the English translation:
New session of “Let Me Tell You About History” dedicated to women scientists, on the occasion of February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The session took place last Friday, February 6, and was delivered by historian Carmen Álvaro Errazu, whom we thank for her excellent talk.
At this meeting, we paid tribute to the women who paved the way in science and recalled that there is still much to be done to break the gap in access to scientific research. A struggle begun by the women of the past and one that must be continued by the girl scientists of the future. 💜🔬
We talked about:
🔹 Elena Maseras, Dolors Aleu and Martina Castells, the first three women to earn doctorates in medicine.
🔹 Lise Meitner, discoverer of nuclear fission.
🔹 Hedwig Kiesler (Hedy Lamarr), engineer and inventor of key technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless telephones, and GPS.
📅 The next session will be on Friday, February 20, at the same time.
We look forward to seeing you!
Last Friday, February 20th, in our session of Let Me Tell You About History, we explored fashion trends throughout history and the obsession with appearances.
From horse-drawn carriages as status symbols to the wig fashion promoted by Louis XIV, the Sun King, who turned his public image into a model to imitate. His grandson, Philip V of Spain, also embraced wigs, which became a symbol of power and prestige — the bigger, whiter, and curlier, the higher the status.
We discussed Marie Antoinette and her extravagant hairstyles, including the famous “à la Belle Poule.” In contrast, during American independence, Benjamin Franklin publicly rejected the wig as a symbolic break from Europe and a statement of the new free American citizen.
We also examined dangerous Golden Age beauty trends such as bucarophagy — eating clay to achieve extremely pale skin, the European beauty ideal. This practice even appears reflected in Las Meninas, where Infanta Margarita suffered from anemia.
From vinegar diets popularized by Lord Byron in the 19th century to other extreme practices, history shows that beauty pressure is far from a modern phenomenon.
History is also a story of trends… and their consequences.
Don´t miss out the next session that will take place on Friday March 6th
In the last session on March 6 of the podcast Let me talk you about history, presented by Carmen Álvaro Errazu about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and its origins, it was explained that the problem is related to Zionism, a 19th-century nationalist movement that sought to create a Jewish state.
Before choosing Palestine, other territories such as Uganda or Crimea were proposed but none succeeded. After World War II, the United Nations approved the partition of Palestine in 1947 into two states, one Jewish and one Arab, which led to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.
Later Palestinian movements appeared such as the Palestine Liberation Organization led by Yasser Arafat and later Hamas, which controls Gaza. In 1987 the First Intifada began, a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation.
The conflict continues today with events such as the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 and the subsequent Israeli offensive in Gaza.
The next session willl take place on March 27th. Don’t miss it out!
DISCOVER OUR LANDSCAPES / DISCOVER OUR TERRITORY
Educational Hiking Route in Olocau (Camp de Túria)
Territory, nature and history
🗓 Date: October 18th, 2025
Join us for a wonderful day full of nature, learning and fun! A perfect opportunity to explore our beautiful landscapes, walk through unique trails, and connect with the history of our land. 🌿
PROGRAM
8:00 a.m. – Meeting point in Torrent (Foieta trail – c. Albaida)
8:15 a.m. – Departure by car (38 min / 44.5 km via CV-35)
9:00 a.m. – Arrival in Olocau and guided visit to Puntal dels Llops
👉 Route: 3.06 km – Elevation gain: +124 m – Duration: 1 h 30 min
11:00 a.m. – Snack break at Font de la Carrasca
12:00 p.m. – Optional activities:
- Option 1 (Group A): Hike to Castell del Real (6–7.24 km / +290 m / 2 h)
- Option 2 (Group B): Visit to the Museu de la Senyoria and free time in the village
Other recommended stops: Carnisseria Máñez (St. Vicent St. 3), Forn Olocau (Major St. 7), walk to l’Arquet and Font del Frare.
2:30 p.m. – Reunion of both groups and drive to lunch spot
3:30 p.m. – Picnic lunch at Font de la Carrasca or Pouet de Sant Vicent (Llíria)
🎒 Bring your energy and curiosity — we’ll hike, learn and have a great time together!
Let’s enjoy the nature and heritage of our territory. 🌞
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