Oral History Interview - Antonio Cid Tesouro

In this life-history interview, Antonio Cid Tesouro — a lifelong resident of Santa Mariña de Augas Santas — shares his experiences as a blacksmith and craftsman, his brief migration to Germany, and his continued devotion to Santa Mariña. His narrative provides a vivid account of traditional rural life, artisanal practices such as ironwork and basketry, and the changing rhythms of community and faith in the village. He discusses his role as bell ringer and participant in the annual theatrical reenactment of Santa Mariña’s martyrdom, reflecting on faith, heritage, and intergenerational continuity. The interview offers rich ethnographic insights into the transmission of memory, craftsmanship, and devotion in contemporary rural Galicia.