My interest in rural heritage stems from my own connection with Villaverde de Guareña, a small village in Salamanca, Spain, where I grew up. Over the years, I came to understand that much of the heritage that shapes our identity is not found only in major museums or monuments, but also in villages, in their traditions, landscapes and stories passed down from generation to generation.
Through different research and dissemination projects, this section brings together part of my work related to rural heritage, with a particular focus on the conservation, communication and enhancement of cultural assets that, due to their location or context, often remain outside the main channels of cultural dissemination.
Beyond tangible heritage, I am especially interested in people’s memories and the ways of life linked to rural environments. Many of the traditions, trades and customs passed down through generations are now at risk of disappearing together with those who keep them alive. For this reason, part of this project is dedicated to collecting testimonies and personal experiences from people who have lived through and helped shape the history of our villages. Through interviews, documents and other materials, the aim is to preserve part of this memory and contribute to its dissemination.
