La Ponte #RuralSpot 2 Round-Up

News & events 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 https://laponte.org/10683-2/ Share with:

La Ponte awarded Ibermuseos Education Prize

News & events La Ponte awarded Ibermuseos Education Prize CULTURALITY partner, research centre and ecomuseum La Ponte has been recognised in the 13th edition of the Ibermuseos Education Award, an international distinction that highlights the educational role of museums across Ibero-America. The winning project, entitled “Cultural Itineraries: Free Education for the Conservation and Dissemination of Asturian Tangible and Intangible Heritage”, was selected alongside ten other award winning initiatives for its innovative approach, sustainability, and positive impact on the community. Ibermuseos is a programme of cooperation and integration among Ibero-American countries, created to strengthen the more than ten thousand museums in the region and to promote collaboration in areas such as training, sustainability, education, and heritage conservation. With this award, La Ponte reinforces its commitment to heritage education and community engagement, reaffirming its role as a leading institution in the conservation and dissemination of Asturian cultural heritage. https://www.ibermuseos.org/pt/recursos/noticias/anunciamos-os-resultados-do-13-prmio-ibermuseus-de-educao/ Share with: Previous Post

CULTURALITY at Ethnographic Film Festivals in Skopje

News & events CULTURALITY at ethnographic film festivals in Skopje From 7 to 10 October 2025, Manca Filak from ZRC SAZU attended two ethnographic film festivals: ETNOFF, organised by anthropology students at the University of Skopje and held at the Cinematheque of Macedonia, and the long-running NAFA (Nordic Anthropological Film Association) Festival, hosted this year by the Museum of Macedonia. Both festivals showcased diverse ethnographic films exploring cultural practices, identities, and traditions, offering valuable insights into current visual approaches to intangible cultural heritage. Manca Filak at ETNOFF 2025. As a member of the CULTURALITY project, filmmaker, and organizer of the Days of Ethnographic Film festival, Manca Filak presented her own work, actively contributing to the ongoing dialogue on how ethnographic film engages with and represents intangible cultural heritage: through everyday life, rituals, languages, and knowledge systems often transmitted orally or through practice. What stood out was how film serves not only as a medium of documentation but also as a tool for dialogue between communities, researchers, and wider audiences. The screenings and discussions reflected a growing trend in visual anthropology towards collaborative and participatory filmmaking, where community members are involved not just as subjects but also as co-authors of their cultural narratives. NAFA International Ethnographic Film Festival 2025 ETNOFF 2025 ETNOFF 2025 Participating in NAFA and ETNOFF also provided opportunities for regional and institutional exchange with colleagues from the field of visual anthropology, opening up possibilities for future collaboration in visual and heritage-related research. Photography: Nikola Kolarovski and Manca Filak https://nafa2025.org/ https://www.instagram.com/etnoffetnoff/ Share with:

CULTURALITY represented at Cuidar es Cultura conference

News & events CULTURALITY represented at “Cuidar es Cultura” Conference Taking place between october 15 and 17 2025, at Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid Carmen Pérez Maestro, project manager and researcher at CULTURALITY partner Ecomuséu La Ponte, has been invited to speak at the conference entitled Cuidar es Cultura (Caring is Culture), organised by Spanish Ministry of Culture at the National Sculpture Museum in Valladolid. On Friday, the 17th of October, under the theme “Inhabiting the Museum: Participating from Within”, Carmen will present, among other aspects, how La Ponte carries out its research within the framework of the CULTURALITY project. https://www.cultura.gob.es/mnescultura/actividades/cuidar-es-cultura/programa-viernes.html Share with:

CULTURALITY at European Researchers’ Night 2025

News & events CULTURALITY Connects with the Community at European Researchers’ Night in Aveiro On the evening of Friday September 26th, CULTURALITY was present at the Aveiro edition of European Researchers’ Night, a vibrant event dedicated to bringing science and research closer to the public. The historic Fábrica da Ciência Viva science museum was visited by families, students, and curious citizens, all eager to discover the impactful work being done at the University of Aveiro. Group of ID+ researchers at European Researcher’s Night Aveiro Represented by partners from the ID+ research institute, CULTURALITY was selected as a key project showcasing how research can foster community growth and preserve cultural heritage. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the project’s mission to revitalise rural and remote areas by transforming local crafts and traditions into sustainable tourism experiences. Photography: Gabriela Delcin / ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture https://www.ua.pt/en/fabrica/nei-2025 Share with: Previous Post

Fourth CULTURALITY Consortium Meeting

News & events CULTURALITY Gathers in Viljandi, Estonia for Fourth Consortium Meeting CULTURALITY partners assembled in Viljandi, Estonia, for the fourth Consortium Meeting, held between September 17th and 20th, 2025. This gathering marked another key milestone in the project’s journey, bringing together the international team to deepen collaboration and drive forward its mission.   Hosted by the University of Tartu CULTURALITY team, the meeting unfolded over four days, blending work sessions with cultural immersion. The formal proceedings included comprehensive presentations from all Work Packages, allowing partners to report on recent progress, outline upcoming tasks and deliverables, and discuss key challenges. A dedicated Steering Committee meeting was also held to ensure continued alignment on the project’s administrative and operational goals.   WP1 Presentation Partner discussion WP7 Presentation Beyond the meeting rooms, participants were treated to an inspiring cultural programme. This included a guided tour of the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy‘s craft workshops, a visit to the workshops of the Bonifatius Guild (where the work meetings were also held), and an excursion into the surrounding region to meet woodworker Andres Ansper, lacemaker Riho Toomra, and textile artist Anu Raud, as well as to visit the Heimtali crafts museum. These experiences provided a direct connection to the living heritage and creative practices that CULTURALITY aims to support.   Viljandi Culture Academy's craft workshops Andres Ansper's workshop Riho Toomra's exhibition room Heimtali crafts museum entrance hall Heimtali crafts museum collections Anu Raud's workshop The meeting culminated with the partners’ participation in the IV Viljandi Repair Festival, an annual event promoting sustainability and repair culture. This unique event, which served as the Estonian #RuralEvent, allowed the consortium to engage directly with the local community and witness firsthand how tradition and innovation can intersect to create a more sustainable future. As CULTURALITY moves forward, the Viljandi meeting has reinforced the consortium’s shared commitment to fostering creative tourism and resilient rural development across Europe. Parandusfestival: WP7 artefact digitalization booth Parandusfestival: CULTURALITY panel conversation Parandusfestival: CULTURALITY panel conversation Photography: Siarhiej Makarevich (CULTURALITY research partner at Tartu University) Share with:

Call for Papers: Res Mobilis Special Issue

News & events Call for Papers – Res Mobilis Special Issue (2026) Rural Space, Craftsmanship, and Cultural Tourism: Perspectives on Identity and Sustainability CULTURALITY partner Universidad de Oviedo has published a Call for Papers for a Res Mobilis special issue on CULTURALITY related themes: We aim to bring together research that explores how craft practices, design, and spatial arrangements contribute to meaningful cultural experiences, both in heritage environments and in innovative tourism initiatives. The issue is open to historical, theoretical, curatorial, and applied studies, with particular interest in those that examine the relationship between craft, space, and tourism from a sustainability perspective. Contributions may address, among others, the following thematic axes:  Craftsmanship as a narrative element in heritage and tourism spaces Traditional knowledge and craft in the cultural activation of territories Interior design and identity-driven scenographies in museography or touristic contexts Craft heritage and its contemporary reinterpretation Cultural tourism and sensory experiences linked to craftsmanship Co-creation processes between artisans, designers, and local communities Studies on domesticity, ceremony, and memory through crafted objects New museographies and mediation strategies based on craft expressions Theoretical frameworks for analysing space as a cultural construct Sustainability approaches in craft design  The journal welcomes contributions from various disciplines, including art history, anthropology, design, architecture, economics, cultural studies, tourism, and heritage, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. Title of the Issue:  Rural Space, Craftsmanship, and Cultural Tourism: Perspectives on Identity and Sustainability Keywords: rural space; cultural tourism; sustainability; identitity; material and immaterial culture; design; cultural heritage Deadlines: The Proposal submission deadline is March 30, with publication in July 2026. Language: English  Author’s guidelines: https://reunido.uniovi.es/index.php/RM/about/submissions https://reunido.uniovi.es/index.php/RM/announcement/view/198 Share with: Previous Post

UA.LABDESIGN 2025 Roundup

News & events UA.LABDESIGN closes 3rd edition with exhibition at AmaCastelões Association UA.LABDESIGN – University in the Villages is a collaborative design research and creation project that began in 2023. During an immersive week in the territory, students, master artisans, researchers, and local inhabitants work together in workshops that cross tradition with innovation, and local knowledge with contemporary practices. This project is the result of the doctoral research “New with Tradition: Dialogues between Design, Wisdom, and Innovation” by Cristiane Schifelbein de Menezes, whose thesis was defended in February 2025. The UA.LABDESIGN 3.0 group at the AmaCastelões association Headquarters The 2025 edition, under the theme Epiphanies, continued the journey started with By the Soul of Linen (2023) and The Spirit of Sharing (2024). The workshops explored revelations that emerge from an attentive dialogue with places, materials, and people, promoting intergenerational encounters and new forms of collaborative creation. In 2026, UA.LABDESIGN will be supported by the CULTURALITY project, which will contribute to its strengthening and internationalization in the context of a #RuralEvent, expanding the reach and impact of this initiative. The results of this encounter are at the headquarters of AmaCastelões. The exhibition is open to the entire community. https://www.cm-tondela.pt/1895/municipio-apoiou-novamente-realizacao-do-ualabdesign Share with:

53rd Beltinci International Folklore Festival

News & events 53rd Beltinci International Folklore Festival Celebration of intangible cultural heritage From 18 to 21 July 2025, the village of Beltinci hosted the 53rd International Folklore Festival, one of Slovenia’s most prominent events in the field of intangible cultural heritage. With its rich and diverse programme, the festival once again demonstrated the powerful role of folklore creativity in promoting cultural diversity, supporting regional tourism development, and strengthening local identity. This year’s edition placed special emphasis on the topic of creativity and heritage among Slovenians living abroad and in neighbouring countries. For decades, the Beltinci festival has successfully used folk dance, music, and other forms of intangible cultural heritage to shape a recognizable tourist offering in remote rural area. This year’s programme featured a wide range of events, from a traditional handicrafts fair and exhibition to performances by domestic and international folklore ensembles. These performances attracted numerous visitors from Slovenia and abroad and demonstrated how heritage-based events can contribute to the sustainable development of marginal regions. Among the contributors to this year’s festival was Saša Poljak Istenič from CULTURALITY partner ZRC SAZU, who participated in the opening round table titled “Creativity and Heritage among Slovenians Abroad and in Neighbouring Countries” and served as the honourable speaker at the closing ceremony. In her address, she emphasized that intangible cultural heritage unites nations and that creativity—such as that expressed through craftsmanship—ensures the sustainability of heritage and enhances its relevance in the modern world. The invitation of a CULTURALITY project member to the festival highlights the organizer KUD Beltinci‘s awareness of the value of involving experts in heritage-based events Each year, the Beltinci festival continues to prove that heritage is a creative process that brings people together, strengthens communities, and offers innovative opportunities for local development. Photography: Saša Poljak Istenič and Boštjan Rous https://sloveniatimes.com/event/522/beltinci-international-folklore-festival Share with:

LaPonte represents CULTURALITY at SoCanTur

News & events Ecomuseum La Ponte represents CULTURALITY at the 5th International Congress of Sociology and Anthropology of Tourism On the 11th, 12th and 13th of June, Carmen Pérez Maestro, representing the Ecomuseum La Ponte and the CULTURALITY project, attended the 5th International Congress of Sociology and Anthropology of Tourism, held in the city of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. This congress is a benchmark for interdisciplinary reflection on the sociocultural, political and economic dimensions and impacts of tourism. A paper was presented entitled “Research tools for tourism and heritage governance in rural areas: the role of the La Ponte Research Centre and Ecomuseum, Asturias, in the Culturality project.” It was part of the working session “Tourism, Governance and Local Development”, a discussion forum exploring the relationship between tourism governance and tourism management in support of sustainable and local development. https://socantur.com/images/2025LCG/programa/SocAnTur2025_ProgramaComunicaciones.pdf Share with: Previous Post