Our work
There was always someone to sow
We know that today our villages face a harsh silence; houses are closed, and with them, the hands that once worked both the land and the memory are lost. The reality of depopulation tells us that there is not always someone to sow, that the furrows remain empty, and that the future of our rural world is in danger of staying frozen in time. That is why a project like Association Cultural Aldea Vella is so vital. We do not resign ourselves to letting our heritage become just a memory of what once was. We work with the urgency of those who know that if we do not sow culture, gatherings, and pride today, tomorrow will be a barren field. However, it is in that empty space where our hope is born: in the certainty that unity is the seed. We deeply believe that the active participation of every neighbor is the force that can break the silence. When we come together, we are declaring that there is life here. Because if we all share our knowledge, our villages will stop being postcards from the past and become the project for the future that we are building today.
Folk Horror Festival
A journey through three editions of the Aldea Vella Folk Horror Festival. A voyage through the visual identity, production, and cinematic universe of a festival that explores rural horror, superstitions, and the darkest side of our legacy.
Workshops
Craftsmanship and community learning. Hands-on workshops to connect with raw materials and the wisdom of the land, bringing unique pieces to life through our local crafts and traditions.
Heritage
The memory of the land and its secrets. Activities designed to delve into the material and intangible heritage of the area: visits, tours, and gatherings to listen to the history that lives in ancient spaces and in our legacy.
Outreach
Outreach, thought, and collective memory. Meeting spaces, talks, and debates to delve into the research of our folklore, mythology, and the social history of the countryside, highlighting the knowledge that keeps our roots alive
Events
Leisure, meeting point, and oral tradition. Spaces for celebration and shared enjoyment where cinema, popular gastronomy, and traditional games become the perfect excuse to gather and build community.
