Press-trip: experience the Catalan tradition of Castells, human towers
Tid 3 Oktober 2023 00:00 – 00:00
The Catalan Government is organizing a trip for international journalists to experience the Catalan tradition of Castells, human towers that reach tens of meters high with only strength, focus and coordination. Last month, American artist Travis Scott featured them in his videoclip "Sirens".
Hence, we would like to extend you an invitation.
The dates would be from October 30th to November 2nd, and would include the following:
- Attendance to the All-saints-day Castells competition in Vilafranca del Penedès (November 1st, 12 h PM).
- Visit to the Museum of Forbidden Art (to be inaugurated in Barcelona in late September).
- Attendance to a human tower (Castell) rehearsal.
- Visit to the recently opened Castells Museum in Valls.
- Meeting with the Coordinadora de Colles Castelleres de Catalunya (Coordinating organization for Castells groups).
- Visit to a wine cellar in the Penedès county.
The Catalan Government agency DIPLOCAT will cover the expenses following the programme, which is going to be send to you once we approve your registration.
The Catalan Government organizes such trips periodically for international journalists, to promote Catalan culture and tradition worldwide.
If you are interested, we would like to send your request as soon as possible, dead-line October 3rd(few places available) to
Mr. Albert Borrell Giró. Media Communications Officer
Government of Catalonia’s Delegation to the Nordic Countries and to the Baltic States
albertborrellg@gencat.cat+46 (0) 70 864 68 20
