Castellers are a captivating Catalan tradition where communities come together to build impressive human towers. These towers, known as *castells*, are formed by stacking people on top of each other, creating intricate structures. Here are some key points about castells:
1. **Origins and Evolution**:
- Castells evolved from the *ball de valencians*, a folk tradition in Valencia where people lifted a human figure.
- They spread throughout Catalonia, with Valls recognized as their birthplace in the early 1900s.
2. **Participants**:
- Castellers include people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
- Over 70 colles (teams) unite more than 10,000 castellers, emphasizing community bonds.
3. **Building a Castell**:
- Castells are true engineering feats.
- The base (*pinya*) supports subsequent levels, including the central tower (*tronc*) and the crown (*pom de dalt*).
4. **When and Where**:
- Traditionally, the castell season starts on St. John's Day (June 24) and ends around Sant'Ursula (late October).
- Nowadays, castell performances occur year-round, except for December and January¹³.
These awe-inspiring human towers have even been declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, drawing locals and visitors alike to witness this incredible display of strength, balance, and courage! 🌟🇨🇦🎪
¹: [Catalunya Experience - Castellers: The Spectacle of Human Towers](www.catalunyae...)
³: [Piccole Dritte per Barcellona - Castells: The Tradition of Human Towers](piccole-dritte...)
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