Montserrat Mauné: a leader committed to the sardana
Montserrat Mauné has been the President of Foment de la Sardana for eight years. During this time, the organization has organized several important events, such as the opening proclamation of the Fairs and Festivals of the Holy Cross, the Capital of Sardana and the celebration of the Bicentenary of the birth of Pep Ventura. However, she emphasizes that the organization’s successes are the result of teamwork and the collaboration of all members.
Homage to Pep Ventura: a special commemoration
On March 24, the anniversary of the death of the composer Pep Ventura is commemorated. Foment de la Sardana has organized several activities to honor him. In addition to the floral offering at the cemetery and the recitation of poetry, there will be a musical performance by Pere Puig and Josep Quer. There will also be talks by representatives of the City Council. The event will culminate with the sardanes ballad in Plaça Tarradellas, in front of the monument dedicated to Pep Ventura.
A cultural legacy to preserve
Foment de la Sardana has a rich archive of sardanas and other musical works. In addition to the seven thousand sardanas that are being indexed, the organization also keeps old handmade works. Recently, the Arbusà family has donated a banner of the sardanista group Renaixement, which is now part of the organization’s archive. This demonstrates the importance of preserving and giving visibility to the cultural heritage related to the sardana.
Foment de la Sardana: an entity with a long history
Foment de la Sardana was founded in 1927 by a group of young Sardanaists. Despite having to stop its activities during the war, the organization resumed in 1965. Since then, it has been one of the oldest and most active organizations in the city. In addition, Foment de la Sardana has established collaborations with other institutions, such as the INS Ramon Muntaner, to promote the teaching of sardana among young people.
The sardana: a passion passed down from generation to generation
Montserrat Mauné, daughter and granddaughter of composers, grew up surrounded by Sardinians. However, she did not learn to dance sardanas until adulthood. The sardana conveys a very beautiful feeling to it and considers it to be an important part of the identity and culture of the square. Despite the difficulties in attracting young people to this tradition, Foment de la Sardana has managed to increase the number of members and promote participation in activities related to the sardana.
The challenge of preserving the Sardanist tradition
The sardana is a tradition that is being lost to some extent. However, Foment de la Sardana has worked to keep this tradition alive and has managed to increase the number of members. Collaborations have also been made with institutes to introduce the sardana in the education of young people. However, there are still challenges to recover the activity of sardanas in schools and to attract more young people to this tradition.
The importance of Sardanist gatherings
Sardanist gatherings are important events for the Sardanist community. These events are scored and grants are awarded based on that score. Foment de la Sardana has managed to recover the gathering in Figueres and has worked to improve the quality of the gatherings. In addition, collaborations have been established with other couples to offer a varied repertoire adapted to the public’s tastes.
The future of Foment de la Sardana
Foment de la Sardana has several projects and events planned for the future. Next year, the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Pep Ventura’s death will be commemorated, and several concerts and activities will be held to remember his legacy. In addition, the organization will continue to work to promote the sardana and preserve its importance in the culture of the square.
