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Castellers de Vilafranca build nine-tier human tower with nine people in each, first-ever
Castellers competition on All Saints in Vilafranca del Penedès is one of major events in the calendar
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Vilafranca 'castellers' create 10-tier human tower for first time since pandemic began
Biggest day in quintessential Catalan tradition for three years as groups steadily return to old shape
Illegal parties and street celebrations concern authorities as outbreak risk continues to rise
Pro-independence National Day demonstrations decentralized in several locations while doctors advise against "mass" events
Army to investigate images of armed soldiers drinking beer in Catalan town
Spanish Legion confirms incident in Catalan city that went viral on social media and insists weapons were not loaded
Varying degrees of success at Vilafranca del Penedès' human towers festival
Saint Felix celebrations sees Catalonia's top four tower-building ‘colles’ attempt daring ‘castells’
Human towers celebrated at Sant Fèlix
One of the most important days for this centuries-old competition is celebrated in Vilafranca del Penedès
Penedès wine’s museum reopens its doors after a big renovation to strengthen enotourism
Located in the centre of Catalonia, the area of Penedès is known for its high quality wine and cava. Due to the long tradition in this region of the production of these drinks and the growing presence of wine tourism, it was decided to strengthen the offers of this sector. On this occasion, after two and a half years of building work, the old Vinseum - Wine Culture Museum of Catalonia - has been reopened with new exhibits in a new location: the Royal Palace of Vilafranca del Penedès. However, this is not just a museum of the production of wine; it is based on wine as a cultural, social, historical and scientific phenomenon.
Jazz and wine invade Vilafranca del Penedès this weekend
The ‘Caixa Penedès Vijazz’ kicked off with a concert from the seven-Grammy award winner Al Jarreau. At the heart of one of Catalonia’s most famous wine regions and less than 50 km away from Barcelona, a series of jazz concerts take place over the weekend, combined with wine tasting.
‘The Human Tower’, a story of passion and tradition
How can you reach out and touch the sky with your fingers? Is it better alone or together with others? Ram Devinevi and Cano Rojas give a clear answer to this question in their documentary which shows how three different cultures -the Catalan, the Indian and the Chilean- all with a common aim: to build the highest human constructions. A formidable challenge which can only be achieved thanks to the huge effort of three hundred bodies climbing and the technical guidelines of an experienced coach.
Photography exhibition on Catalan human towers commemorates their first anniversary as part of World Cultural Heritage
‘Castells’ or the traditional human towers originally from Southern Catalonia and generally built during town festivals were included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO last year. An exhibition at the Palau Robert in Barcelona will celebrate this first anniversary. It reflects on the tradition’s cultural and social value, and its role as one of Catalonia’s best known symbols.
Catalan human towers embark on an educational trip to India
The Castellers de Vilfranca, a group of Catalan tower-makers, will go to Mumbai to show-off their human towers that have earned them an international reputation. In addition, they will also get a first hand experience from a similar Indian tradition and discover new techniques. Catalan human towers have been declared a masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.