Serrada de la Fuente revives the sound heritage of bells

Around a hundred people participated in the event to recover the sound heritage of Puentes Viejas.

Traditional bell tower of a town in the Sierra Norte of Madrid.
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Traditional bell tower of a town in the Sierra Norte of Madrid.

Approximately one hundred people gathered on May 30th in Serrada de la Fuente for the presentation of the project "When the Bells Spoke," focused on recovering the sound heritage and traditional bell ringing of the four towns in Puentes Viejas.

The day began with a bell-ringer's procession that traversed the four nuclei of the municipality, reviving the traditional way bells announced events and gathered the population. The route was accompanied by residents and visitors in a festive and community atmosphere.
In Serrada de la Fuente, a demonstration of bell ringing took place, featuring campanologists from the Association of Bell Ringers of Madrid and the Campaneros Villaltanos. During the demonstration, various traditional ringing styles were heard, including those recovered specifically for the towns of Puentes Viejas as part of the project.
Additionally, a children's workshop was held where youngsters could learn about bell ringing by practicing the "tentenublo" toll.
The event concluded with the inauguration of the photographic exhibition "Bell Towers," by the Imagenacción Photography Club. This collective work documents the bell towers of the Sierra Norte, offering a visual journey through the identity and cultural landscape of the region.