Our team Cultur-Monts of INCIPIT-CSIC is organising, together with the Diputación de León, the Instituto Leonés de Cultura and the Biosphere Reserve of Babia, the screening of short documentaries and a subsequent discussion to explore the past, present and future of pastoralism.
Wednesday 26th, 19h
Headquarters of the Instituto Leonés de Cultura – C/Santa Nonia nº3 (León) (León) Instituto Leonés de Cultura
Transhumance has played a crucial role in the economy and rural life of the province of León, connecting shepherds with the routes that led to the mountain passes in search of summer pastures. However, changes in production patterns, rural depopulation and economic difficulties are seriously threatening this traditional practice.
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