Schoolchildren discover the heritage of cork in Catalan in Maureillas-Las Illas
A hundred students from La Bressola school went to Maureillas-Las Illas to participate in activities led in Catalan by Sandra Picart, a guide for the country of art and cross-border history.This trip to the world of cork and the cork industry took place over two days and children aged 5 to 10 were able to discover elements of the heritage of the town and its history.
From a guided tour at the Liège museum, they discovered the oak of the cork and the products that can be obtained like traffic jams with all the stages of manufacturing, taking an interest in the many machines and tools exposed toSides of old photos.
The children visited the village and were able to do activities in the surrounding nature."The country of art and cross -border history also offers tourist guided tours, French and Catalan activities at the request of schools, confided the guide.The purpose of these activities is to introduce the heritage and culture of the cross -border territory ".