[clarification needed] The country has contributed significantly to the Catalan heritage.
Two writers renowned in Catalonia and the region, Michele Gazier and Ramon Villero, both come from Andorra.
In addition, Ricard Fiter, a renowned writer, not only comes from Andorra, but also serves as the Principality's ombudsman.
Yet the tradition of writing in Andorra dates farther back than the 20th century; Antoni Fiter i Rossell, from the parish of Ordino, wrote a history book of his lands called Digest manual de las valls neutras de Andorra in 1748, describing the feudal historical and legal setting of Andorra.
[1] Given the fondness of the Catalans for music,[citation needed] it may not be surprising to hear that Andorra has a Chamber Orchestra directed by the violinist Gérard Claret; and that it also stages an international singing contest supported by the Spanish singer Montserrat Caballé.