About Us
And you, whose are you?
This is the question that opens the doors to any home in our villages. It is our way of recognizing one another, of placing ourselves on the map of affection, and of remembering that nobody walks alone; we are all part of a tree with deep roots. At the Aldea Vella Cultural Association, founded in 2018, we want that answer to keep making sense. We are not just a group of neighbors organizing activities; we are a network working to ensure that the name of every house, every path, and every tradition in Astariz, Castrelo de Miño, and our surroundings is not lost to oblivion. We understand that our identity is not something static, but a living legacy that thrives on everyone's participation. That is why we open our arms to anyone who feels the heartbeat of our countryside, whether by sharing memories of yesteryear or bringing new ideas for tomorrow. Because in the end, what matters most is not just where you come from, but what we are capable of building together so that our villages remain the home we have always dreamed of.
More than activities, gatherings.
That is why we organize gatherings, traditional celebrations, workshops, and activities that aim to do more than just fill up the calendar: they seek to strengthen the bonds between us, recover knowledge that was on the brink of disappearing, and breathe new life into the spaces that are part of our shared history.
The heritage that drives us.
Every stone in a wall, every fountain, every trail has a story to tell. And we believe those stories deserve to be heard, cared for, and passed down to future generations. It is not just about looking back with nostalgia, but about understanding where we come from to decide with greater strength where we want to go.
