The Patum of Berga is a popular festival whose origin can be traced to medieval festivities and parades accompanying the celebration of Corpus Christi. Theatrical performances and parades of a variety of effigies animate the streets of this Catalan town located north of Barcelona. The celebration takes place every year during the week of Corpus Christi, between late May and late June. An extraordinary meeting of the municipal council, the appearance of the Tabal (a large and emblematic festival … [More]
Celebrada molt possiblement des de final del segle XIV, aquesta mostra d'expressió cultural fou declarada Obra Mestra del Patrimoni Oral i Immaterial de la Humanitat per la Unesco el 25 de novembre de 2005. Celebrada muy posiblemente desde finales del siglo XIV, esta muestra de expresión cultural … [More]
