Fundación Centro Etnográfico Joaquín Díaz
Creative / direct action
C. Real, 4, 47862 Urueña, Valladolid, España
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Intangible cultural heritage
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Tangible cultural heritage
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Artistic and cultural education
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Bio / presentation
The Joaquín Díaz Ethnographic Center Foundation, located in Urueña (Valladolid), is an institution devoted to researching, preserving, and promoting traditional cultural heritage. Founded by folklorist Joaquín Díaz, its work covers folk music, oral traditions, ancient crafts, and rural lifestyles. It houses a valuable archive of sound recordings, photographs, documents, and ethnographic objects. In addition to permanent and temporary exhibitions, it organizes lectures, concerts, and workshops. Its library and sound archive are key resources for researchers and scholars of Iberian folklore. The Foundation fosters culture as a tool for identity, knowledge, and social cohesion, contributing to cultural and educational development both locally and internationally.