Literature
Writing the Serra
Writing the Serra is an initiative launched by Tramuntana XXI, coordinated by the renowned Mallorcan writer and founding member of the association, Miquel Rayó. The project aims to deepen the literary understanding of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, through the unique perspectives of seven contemporary authors. The result is a published book that is now available in over 40 municipal libraries across Mallorca, offering readers a novel way to explore the Serra de Tramuntana through the words of these distinguished writers.
Leading Entity
Tramuntana XXI
Year
2023
Key Partnerns
Tramuntana XXI, Fundació Mallorca Literària, Associació d’Escriptors i Escriptores en Llengua Catalana, PEN Català, Consell de Mallorca, Caixa Colonya.
State of the Project
Ongoing
Keywords
Literature, culture, territory
Sustainable Development Goals
The Challenge
The Serra de Tramuntana is a landscape of immense cultural significance, shaped over generations by the people of Mallorca. To fully appreciate this heritage, it is important to explore the region through a literary lens that allows for reflection on its identity and the creation of new narratives that engage with its classical portrayal. Engaging local writers is crucial to deepening the understanding and appreciation of this unique space, while also highlighting the value of local culture and language.
The Solution
The Writing the Tramuntana project brought together seven prominent Mallorcan writers, known for their work in poetry and narrative, to explore and reflect on the perception of the Serra de Tramuntana. Through a series of creative meetings held at the Son Torrella estate, the authors crafted original literary texts inspired by their experiences and views of the Serra. These texts were compiled into a single publication, offering a contemporary literary perspective that complements the traditional views of Costa and Llobera.
Key Initiatives
- Participation of Local Writers: Seven Mallorcan writers with established careers in poetry and narrative collaborated on the project.
- Creative Meetings: The authors gathered at the Son Torrella estate to engage in the creative process and develop their literary contributions.
- Joint Publication: The literary texts were compiled and published in a book titled "Writing the Serra Today: Beyond Costa and Llobera."
- Distribution: The book was presented at a public event at the Raixa estate and is being distributed across municipal libraries in the towns of the Tramuntana region.
Impact
- Promotion of Literary Knowledge: The project encourages reflection and the exploration of new narratives about the Serra de Tramuntana.
- Contemporary Perspective: It provides a contemporary literary perspective that dialogues with the classical traditions of Costa and Llobera.
- Cultural Access: The distribution of the publication in municipal libraries makes literary culture more accessible to the public.
Key Partners
- Tramuntana XXI: Sister organization of FIM, under which the Writing the Tramuntana project operates.
- Miquel Rayó: Project coordinator, Mallorcan writer, and founding member of Tramuntana XXI.
- Consell de Mallorca: Supporter of the project.
- Participating Writers: Seven prominent Mallorcan writers in poetry and narrative: Sara Rivera Martorell, Pere Antoni Pons, Lucia Pietrelli, Cecília Navarro, Pau Vadell i Vallbona, Aina Riera Serra.
- Collaborating Entities: PEN Català, Associació d’Escriptors en Llengua Catalana, and Fundació Mallorca Literària.
Future Outlook
With the publication now distributed, Writing the Serra plans to continue with new editions and literary collaborations to further explore and reflect on the rich identity of the Serra de Tramuntana.
Learn More
Discover more about our efforts to promote the literary knowledge of the Serra de Tramuntana by visiting the Tramuntana XXI’s project page.
