Preserving our roots, building our future
A non-profit cultural association based in La Felipa, Chinchilla de Montearagón (Albacete, Spain).
Our mission
We work to highlight the cultural wealth of rural life, paying special attention to tangible and intangible heritage, traditional dry-stone buildings, crafts, food, farming, music, vernacular architecture, festivities and oral tradition.
We want to keep this legacy alive, help it pass between generations and bring it closer to society, especially to young people.
How we understand culture
We see culture as a way to connect generations, strengthen the identity of our villages and keep their collective memory alive. That is why we believe in culture that is participatory, sustainable and rooted in place.
What we do
We run cultural, educational and outreach activities that preserve our heritage and bring it closer to society, especially to young people.
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Rural heritage
We identify, preserve, restore and share traditional buildings and the elements of our cultural landscape.
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Traditions and know-how
We recover and pass on crafts, artisan techniques, customs and traditional knowledge.
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Culture and participation
We organise concerts, exhibitions, workshops, talks, gatherings, walks and guided visits.
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Research and outreach
We support projects that document, study and share rural heritage and popular traditions.
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Sustainability and nature
We stand for a respectful, balanced relationship between culture, people and the natural environment.
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Collaboration and community
We work with associations, institutions, schools and people committed to rural life.
Board
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President
Isabel Gómez
Supported by
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ayuntamiento
Ayuntamiento de Chinchilla de Montearagón
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institucion
Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha
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institucion
Diputación Provincial de Albacete
Frequently asked questions
How can I take part?
By becoming a member, joining the work days at the cuco or the workshops. Write to us from the contact page.
Who runs Tierra y Tradición?
A non-profit cultural association founded in February 2026 in La Felipa and chaired by Isabel Gómez.