Interview with Montserrat Mauné, President of Foment de la Sardana
A tribute to Pep Ventura
Montserrat Mauné, in the position for eight years, highlights the growth and recognition of Foment de la Sardana through activities and awards.
Next March 24, in commemoration of Pep Ventura, several activities will be held in Figueres, including a floral offering and a sardana ballad in Plaça Tarradellas.
Preserving the Sardanist heritage
Foment de la Sardana, founded in 1927, highlights the cultural legacy with works by different composers and the recent addition of a historical flag to the organisation’s archive.
Montserrat Mauné reflects on the evolution of the sardana and the importance of keeping this Catalan musical tradition alive.
Encouraging participation and youth
With more than five hundred people associated, Foment de la Sardana highlights efforts to encourage youth participation and collaboration with local institutes to teach sardana dance to students.
Despite the challenges with the new generations, the organization is committed to keeping the Sardanist culture alive and promoting traditional Catalan music.