An enterprising village of 1,400 people in southern Spain is seeking to have the tradition of outdoor chats recognised by the United Nations as a cultural treasure.
The mayor of Algar, José Carlos Sánchez, says he wants to protect the centuries-old custom from the encroaching threat of social media and television.
Residents in the small village have reacted warmly to his bid for world heritage status, as he is waiting to hear back about next steps, but he expects it to be a slow process, one that could take years.