The proliferation of decontextualized content on social media and the simplification of totalitarian regimes have led to a "dangerous trivialization of dictatorships" among younger generations, according to teachers. Faced with this situation, the IES Carlos III in Prado del Rey, in the Province of Cádiz, has consolidated an educational gathering considered "unique in Spain".

This project, which began in 2008, brings together students from various centers to research and share work on historical memory. The goal is to counteract what its organizers call "memoricide," defined as "denying the evidence of what has happened in the past," especially in a context where an "increase in fascism among young people" is perceived.

The initiative seeks to fill a gap in the knowledge of contemporary history, as many young people access key episodes such as the Civil War or the Franco dictatorship through social media, where hoaxes and misinformation abound. The program aims to train students to develop critical thinking and argue their opinions rigorously, convinced that a deep understanding of history will lead them to choose democracy.

The project has grown significantly, from two participating high schools in its early years to seven centers and nearly 400 students in the current edition. The students are the protagonists, presenting their research in various formats including theater, short films, and performances. This methodology encourages involvement and creative freedom, highlighting the "vindictive nature of historical memory and strengthening of democracy" of the gathering.

Teachers and students agree on the need for these activities to dismantle discourses that trivialize fascism and to understand the past rigorously. The day in Prado del Rey becomes a practical space where students present, argue, and share their knowledge, using memory as an essential tool for the future and to avoid repeating historical errors.