The Galician Minister of Culture, Language and Youth, José López Campos, emphasised the Xunta's commitment to nurturing the talent and potential of young people in Galicia during the launch of the second edition of ‘xuventude na onda’. The event, held at the Cidade da Cultura, offers a range of free activities designed to inspire and educate the youth.
This year's programme includes music, humour, and games, featuring prominent figures such as comedian Xurxo Carreño, journalist Esther Estévez, and athlete Iván Raña, alongside musical performances by 9Louro and Sara Gimeno. Accompanied by the Director General of Youth, Lara Meneses, López Campos outlined the initiative's goal of providing a space for personal and professional development.
Participants will engage in a variety of activities throughout the day, including meetings with mentors, academic institutions, and businesses involved in the ‘xuventude mentoring’ and ‘fórmate na empresa’ programmes. López Campos highlighted that attendees would gain insights into the most sought-after professional profiles and the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market.
In alignment with the objectives of the General Language Plan to highlight social influencers in Galician, the event will explore opportunities for creating quality content in Galician through humour. The programme will feature stories and experiences from Xurxo Carreño and Esther Estévez, who hosts the audiovisual show ‘Dígocho eu?’. Furthermore, the initiative aims to promote healthy eating among youth, with a practical session titled ‘Teño fame e cero ganas’, led by Moncho Méndez from the restaurant Millo, teaching quick recipes that avoid unhealthy options.
Additionally, López Campos announced the integration of the Xunta's ‘A mente en forma’ programme, launched last year to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in sports. This edition will include contributions from notable figures such as international athlete Pedro Nimo, content creator and footballer Miguel Mandayo, rally driver Adrián Vázquez, and triathlon and aquathlon world champion Iván Raña.
Throughout the day, the event will also provide recreational activities, including a drone circuit and interactive games using Lego and virtual reality, as well as prize draws for participants.
