CULTURE: The sacred YEW tree
Feb 4, 2010 Asturias, Culture, Cultured Tourism, History, Monument, Natural Tourism, Nature, Tourism, Tourism
The value of the yew tree lies in its age, (it can be hundreds of years old), in its link to past generations that grew up around it since it was first planted and in everything that was important to an Atlantic Europe where village life was centred on the yew tree.
The yew tree was the meeting place for villagers, a sacred place where assemblies were held, laws were made and feasts were had.
For many people today it continues to be a symbol and a living legacy that we must conserve, recover and transmit to future generations.
These trees are the oldest inhabitants of our land, but they are being ignored. They undergo severe damage when there is work being done on buildings nearby or when roads have to be tarmacked or when any other destructive action is executed by Man.
The yew tree is one of our most valuable natural, historical and cultural heritages which used to be untouchable in the past yet today it is falling prey to the growing presence of property developers.
It is up to us to protect the yew tree!
Tags: Asturias, Culture, Asturias Culture, Celtic Culture, History, Celtic History, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Texu, Cultured Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism
February 4th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Gracias por dedicar un espacio al tejo y esperemos que -entre todos- logremos que viva en las mejores condiciones.
Un saludo,
February 4th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Muchas gracias por el comentario Ana.
En Turismo Natural pretendemos mostrar lugares de gran interés para visitar durante nuestras vacaciones, pero también queremos concienciar a la gente de que tenemos que cuidar todos estos espacios, arte, naturaleza, etc. que se está perdiendo con el paso del tiempo.
El Tejo es un árbol donde se une naturaleza, historia, sociedad, etc. y que está extinguiéndose.
Un saludo.
Turismo Natural.
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