On Thursday, April 24, the conference on the dispersed cultural heritage of Castella and Lyon arrives in Ciodad Rodrigo, which is being promoted by the Nostra and others project, with the aim of spreading the valuable cultural heritage of society, Lyon and its presence in the world. After the success of its opening conference in Avila last March, the meeting will be held, which is the freedom to reach the general public, at 7 pm in the Hall of the Bishop of Siouad Rodrigo, according to a statement by ICAL.
This event, which was organized in cooperation with the diocese of the apartment, Rodrigo, will include the participation of the Professor of the University of Albulide University and the specialist in the history of art in the Middle Ages, Fernando Guterres Panos, who will teach the presentation. A unique opportunity to deepen one of the artistic jewelry in the region and its diaspora around the world.
Gutiérrez Baños highlights the symbolic role of Ciudad Rodrigo in the way of the conference organized by Nostra Et Mondi: «Ciudad Rodrigo is the perfect scenario to think about our dispersed heritage. This heritage, which was distributed between the cathedral and international museums, explains the cultural journey that we want to document and share through the project.
Nostra Et Mondi is a project that aims to enhance the knowledge of the heritage of Castilla Y León outside our borders. Through this initiative, it seeks to generate alliances and cultural opportunities for society, while spreading this heritage and recognizing it as an integral part of the cultural memory of Castella.
The director of the Castilla Y León Foundation, Juan Zabardo, highlighted the quality of the cultural heritage of society and said, “It is of unusual quality, to the point that it is present in some of the most famous museums in the world.” Who adds that, with Nostra Et Mondi, we want all these works that, for various reasons, outside our borders, are recognized as it is for the society that led and enhances, from the project, the brand Castilla Y León.
For its part, the project’s academic coordinator, Maria Jose Ruiz, stressed the importance of holding academic guidelines that allow a comprehensive group of works that are part of the cultural heritage of Castella. “We are interested in showing what these works are, where it comes, but also – it is always possible – to spread the story behind each of them; In short, to know the circumstances that stimulate its current presence in contexts far from its original location. “
Nostra Et Mondi has the support of prestigious academic and cultural partners, such as the universities of Al -Wafid and Borgos, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in San Fernando and World Heritage. In addition, the project intends to expand its network of collaborators, and to integrate other public and private public entities in society, with the aim of merging joint efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of Castella and Leon, at the national and international levels.
The project also seeks active participation of citizens. Through its digital platform, Nostra Et Mondi invites citizens to participate, and to share certificates and stories about the dispersed heritage of Castilla Y León. The web contains a forum that works as a place for a meeting where those who want to provide information, experiences, doubts or opinions on issues directly related to the main ideas of the project can continue to enrich collective knowledge about the cultural heritage of society.
On Thursday, this is part of a course of activities that will take place in different cities in Castilla Y León with the aim of appreciating the cultural heritage of the region, its history and international impact.
