Overview
- Princess Leonor delivered the sole address, praising Valdesoto’s collective effort and its ability to pass Asturian values to younger generations.
- The Royal Family toured the Casona de Leceñes and joined demonstrations of traditional crafts, asturian bowling, and cider-making, with performances of the Sidros, the satirical Comedies, and Les Carroces.
- The Princess formally presented the award and a commemorative plaque was revealed as local authorities and neighbors took part in the festivities.
- Minister Luis Planas and regional president Adrián Barbón accompanied the visit, and the Kings met mayors from municipalities recently affected by wildfires, including Cabrales, Cangas del Narcea, Caso, Ibias, Ponga, Degaña, and Somiedo.
- The recognition follows 21 candidacy attempts and the revival of the Sidros and Comedies since 2005, a tradition protected as cultural heritage since 2019.