Renewal and post-Carnaval preparations
With the arrival of the end of the Carnival, the castellers groups have returned to their premises to start a new cycle of rehearsals. This period of reactivation is crucial to evaluate the preparation of the logs, and especially to integrate the youngest members joining the formations.
Special activities for International Women’s Day
Taking advantage of the proximity of March 8, many groups have organized actions with a protest message. In Vilafranca del Penedès, for example, will be celebrated the Anonymous Heroines Day, an event dedicated to the figure of Carme Alomà, a pioneer in the casteller world.
Tests and Objectives
The girlfriends of Vilafranca have confirmed their intention to make castles of 6 floors, with tests of 7 already underway. The Castelleres de Barcelona, as a guest gang, aims to reach 3de7 and 4de7, with the 5de7 still in validation phase.
New in Banyoles and other localities
The Capgrossos de Mataró are preparing to start the new course with the 4de8, a construction they presented successfully the previous year. Other groups, such as the Esperxats de l’Estany, also seek to bring 7 castles, while the Castellers de Caldes de Montbui will premiere with 5de6.
Meetings and performances in Sant Cugat
The Plaça de l’Om in Sant Cugat del Vallès will host the Meeting of Sant Medir, with the participation of several groups. It is expected that the Castellers de Sants, the Vila de Gràcia, and Sant Cugat will present complete performances of 7, while Sarrià seeks to repeat their success with the 3de7.
Debuts and initiatives in Terrassa and Barberà
The Minyons of Terrassa will return to work with a first commitment to Sant Pere Nord. At the same time, the Castellers de Sabadell will open their season in Barberà del Vallès with a repertoire that will include the 4de7 with the needle and the 5de7.
Concentration at the Old Estrella Damm Factory
A special day will be organized in front of the old Estrella Damm Factory, where eight groups will show their talent in a format of semiconjuntes rounds. The Castellers de la Sagrada Familia intend to raise various constructions, including 3de7 and 4de7 with the needle.
Weekend calendar
Saturday
Dedicated to the commemoration of Women’s Day with performances in Viladecans and Vilafranca del Penedès.
Diumenge
Several performances in different locations, including the XXIIII anniversary of the Esperxats de l’Estany in Banyoles and the Meeting of Colles de Sant Medir in Sant Cugat.
With such an active agenda, the casteller world is preparing for a weekend full of emotions and demonstrations of strength and unity.