Els aplecs a l’entorn del Parc Natural de l’Alt Pirineu: Síntesi de valors culturals i espirituals en un entorn natural

Modern-day aplecs in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park (Catalonia, Spain) and the surrounding area are the product of the distillation of a set of practices and beliefs, some of ancient origin, that have shaped the cultural identity and characteristics of the people who have participated in these aplecs for many generations. This work analyses the whole spectrum of their cultural and spiritual values. Besides traditional aplecs, the study also discusses new realities, either linked to other religious traditions or with no spiritual base, that enrich existing cultural diversity. The work analyses and discusses the heritage of the aplecs of this region as a means of helping key actors in this field to conserve and enhance this cultural manifestation. For this reason, the work also targets awareness within the local population, the training of technical staff and the dissemination of the aplecs amongst visitors to the Natural Park and the local population.