Castell
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A castell is a human pyramid built traditionally at festivals in southern Catalonia, now also found in the rest of Catalonia, and in the Balearic Islands.
Castell (2 de 9 amb folre i manilles) in Valls
Pilar de 8 amb folre i manilles (Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona, 2019)
Three castellers in Reus wearing traditional uniforms with white pants and a sash used as a support and handhold.
Castellers monument in Tarragona.
Muixeranga
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The Muixeranga is the collective name given to the performance of ancient street dances and human pyramids or castells, originating in the ancient Kingdom of Valencia, which are still preserved in the
Castell
…were declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Although based on the earlier traditional Muixeranga of Algemesí in Valencia, the tradition of castells within Catalonia originated in the Ball dels Valencians (Valencian Dance) in the town of Valls, near…
Muixeranga of Algemesi
Muixeranga in 1960, Carlet
Muixeranga in front of church Sant Jaume d'Algemesí.
Festivity of 'la Mare de Déu de la Salut' of Algemesí.