Oral History Interview - Sandra Silva Cid

In this interview, Sandra Silva Cid, a lifelong resident of Santa Mariña de Augas Santas, reflects on her childhood, family continuity, and deep sense of community belonging. She discusses her participation in local theatrical reenactments of the martyrdom of Santa Mariña, the importance of processions and ritual spaces such as the Hornos, and the intergenerational transmission of devotion, particularly among women and mothers. The interview foregrounds themes of unity, voluntary participation, female exemplarity, and the role of tradition in sustaining communal identity amid rural depopulation.