IN PHOTOS: Rain and fire as La Patum opens in Berga

Primavera Sound wasn't the only party in town on Thursday night. In Berga, central Catalonia, revellers were celebrating La Patum, a medieval traditional festival still going strong and recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Just like at Parc del Fòrum, torrential rain made ponchos the fashion item of choice, in this case for the various dancing giants and animals.

Scroll down for some of the best photos of the first night of La Patum celebrations and tap here to listen to our podcast about this unique tradition.