Colombres, Exemplary Town 2015
The past and present of emigration are rewarded as a dynamic element of culture , the economy and society. The generosity of those “Indians” , as those who were lucky on the other side of the Atlantic were known, resulted in all kinds of buildings and infrastructures. Schools, railway, nursing home, spas, telegraph and even the City Hall itself, as well as private homes, can be seen as a proud heritage.
In that vindication of its history, Colombres celebrates the Indian Fair , an encounter with its recent past through cultural events, fairs and exhibitions, something that the jury has taken into account. He has also appreciated that in the Villa of Guadeloupe the Archivo de Indianos and Museum of Emigration are located. They intend to investigate and document this phenomenon.
The Exemplary Town of Asturias elected annually since 1990 . It is a special award within the Princess of Asturias due to the territorial limitation that characterizes it . This award, endowed with 25,000 euros, wants to honor the inhabited nucleus, space or human group that has stood out in the defense of its heritage historical, natural, artistic or in carrying out communal works or solidarity actions.
Rewarding the legacy of the indianos
The choice has two immediate consequences: the visit of kings Felipe and Letizia to deliver the award after the Princess of Asturias Awards and the tourist rebound What does this promotional impulse entail? And of course, the pride of knowing that you are singled out for doing good things.
These are all the winners so far. They are well worth a visit and spend a few days on an Asturian tour in them.
- The Associative and Neighborhood Movement of Boal He was awarded in 2014 for his work to stimulate the life of the Council, its cultural, social and economic development.
- Neighborhood Community of Teverga. 2013 . The jury highlighted his work to "overcome the consequences of the mining crisis, recover traditional culture and protect the environment."
- Okay. A bread town, with sourdough, where granaries and mills fill the streets (more than 50). His capacity for cultural reinvention in an industrial environment earned him the award in 2012.
- San Tirso de Abres. 2011. His commitment to tradition and culture, his ability to come back from a very adverse situation was recognized.
- ** The three . 2010.** Villa marinera, thanks to its value the prize came to him. As a curiosity, the series was shot here doctor matthew .
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-** Neighborhood Community of Sobrescobio. 2009.** Their commitment and achievements in reconciling rural development with the conservation of the surrounding cultural and natural heritage were rewarded.
- Torazo. 2008 . After seven years of trying, his spirit of caring community got what he deserved.
- Humanitarian Society of San Martín and the town of Moreda. 2007 . They triumphed as a joint candidacy. Organizing to help the most disadvantaged should have a daily prize.
Route of Camin D'Aceu
- Neighborhood Community of Sariego. 2006. His actions to preserve the language and heritage did not go unnoticed.
**- Porrua. 2005. The Ethnographic Museum ** and incorporation into the project Cultural Village of Europe they exemplify their respect for tradition and interest in new initiatives.
- Villar de Vildas. 2004. From isolated town, rancher and farmer, to tourist. And without losing its essence.
- Navigate. 2003. From the gold mines of Roman times (there is still an annual search contest) to the ethnomuseum and natural park.
Panoramic view of Navelgas
- Brotherhood of La Probe and neighborhood community of Foz de Morcín. 2002. Knowing how to go from the crisis without remission of mining to being a reference in the dairy sector has its recognition.
- Valley and Parish of Paredes. 2001. Restore its monuments, reconstruct the damage caused by nature, oppose the mines that destroy the environment, invent a descent to clean the Eswa river . For this and more, award.
- Tuna. 2000. Rich artistic heritage that they fight to conserve until the drafting of the Conservation Plan for the town of Tuña and its surroundings.
- Neighborhood and Educational Community of Ibias. 1999. The recognition for fighting against geographic and socioeconomic isolation was his great value before the jury.
- Xomenaza and Huerna Valley. 1998. They created the Ethnographic Museum "La Panerona" to recover and exhibit objects from the countryside and rural life in the best environment.
- Castropol. 1997. The Menéndez Pelayo Library, the Club del Mar, the Sailing Club, the Aeroclub or the House of Culture located in the old casino give an idea of tradition mixed with progress.
Castropol
- Nava neighborhood community. nineteen ninety six. The guardians of cider, the liquid symbol of Asturian tradition.
- Port of Vega. nineteen ninety five. The environment cared for to the extreme and the involvement and harmony of the neighbors deserved the tribute.
- Shepherds of the Picos de Europa. 1994. Amieva, Cabrales, Cangas de Onís and Onís. Heirs to a secular tradition, they preserve the traditions and values of solidarity and common benefit.
- Grandas de Salime neighborhood community. 1993. Recognized for its interest in preserving the artistic homeland, rehabilitating the Romanesque Collegiate Church of San Salvador through which the Camino de Santiago passes, its archaeological excavations and its Ethnographic Museum.
centennial looms
- Grove of Luiña and Novellana. 1992. With the characteristics of this award, it almost tastes better shared.
- Association of Friends of the Landscape of Villaviciosa. 1991 “Cubera”, which is called in honor of the homonymous mount, has been carried out multiple initiatives to recover the area.
- San Esteban de Cuñaba. 1990. It became almost uninhabited but the efforts of the neighbors achieved its recovery. The prize for his efforts was 4 million pesetas.
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