La Ponte #RuralSpot 2 Round-Up
From 26 to 28 September 2025, Casa de la Cultura de Teverga (Asturias) hosted another CULTURALITY #RuralSpot, the second organized by project partner Centru d’Investigación y Ecomuséu La Ponte. The event was organized in the context of La Ponte’s 11th Cultural Heritage Conference.
Under the title “Weaving in the Countryside: Living Heritage, Craftsmanship and Sustainability”, the event became a space for exchangeand learning about projects linked to both the tangible and intangible heritage of the Asturian region, as well as an opportunity toshowcase initiatives currently being developed in other parts of Spain.
The conference provided an opportunity to debate, share experiences and build networks among craftspeople, researchers and individuals interested in exploring how heritage and craftsmanship can contribute to a more sustainable future. Working groups were held around questions such as: How can craftsmanship be connected to environmental sustainability? and How can it become a genuine driver of rural development? In addition, a citizen laboratory was tested, allowing participants to gain first-hand experience of how prototypes are created from initial project ideas.
The programme also included space for leisure, with the celebration of a “Nueche en danza” (“Night of Dance”), dedicated to traditional Asturian music and dance, which in recent years has become an essential resource for cultural revitalisation across the region.
Photography: Ecomuseum La Ponte
