Presentation of the Poster and Herald’s Announcement
The expected 2024 Santa Creu Fairs and Festivals will officially begin on April 27 and will last until May 5. The presentation of the poster, a key moment that marks the start of the countdown to this event, took place on La Rambla last Wednesday. The author of the poster is the illustrator Dani Torrent, while the renowned Figueres journalist Carles Pujol has been designated as the herald of the festivities.
Reaction of the Local Authorities
The mayor, Jordi Masquef, accompanied by councilors from the government team, enthusiastically announced the name of the crier, emphasizing that this decision has generated a great consensus. It is expected that this election will be well received by the inhabitants of Figueres. In addition, the festival poster, a work by Dani Torrent, has received praise for its ability to combine tradition and modernity, evoking the style of Parisian posters from the fifties.
Poster Details and Meaning
The author of the poster, Dani Torrent, has expressed his intention to create a work that fuses tradition and modernity, taking inspiration from the Parisian posters of the fifties. The result is a dynamic poster, rich in color and detail, designed to capture the audience’s attention from afar and invite them to explore the details later.
The Crier and His Trajectory
The crier selected for these festivities is the renowned journalist Carles Pujol, a prominent figure in Figueres and the region. Pujol is the founder and director of Tramuntana TV and as a journalist he has specialized in music and local information. In addition, his commitment to local communication has been recognized with the Carles Rahola Award in 2010 for the best journalistic communication project.