After several years in Catalunya, we finally realised an ambition this weekend to see some "Castells" or "Human Towers"! I've heard a lot from students about this Catalan tradition, and it didn't disappoint! The performance (which I was reliably informed was NOT a competition, however each team wants to be better than the other!) was held in Les Borges del Camp, with teams from Tarragona and Reus. An incredible spectacle - if a little nerve wracking at times!
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| Participants wrapping up to support their backs... |
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| The "Xiquets de Reus" team kicking off... The kids climbing to the top only looked about 7 or 8! |
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| Almost complete! |
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| Amazing concentration and strength in the lower tiers of the tower... |
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| The Tarragona team signalling completion (holding 4 fingers up to resemble the Catalan flag) |
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| A sea of hands creating the "pinya" or base of the tower. .. |
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| A firm grip is necessary for a strong tower! |
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| Ouch. |
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| My heart was in my mouth as they completed the "pilar de sis" - it didn't look as stable as the wider towers and it's a looooong way down! |
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| Teams mixing at the end to practice some formations... ground looked a little sparse to me! |
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