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Barcelona Marks Successful Opening Day of Catalan Popular Culture Events at Sagrada Familia

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Neighbourhood and city popular culture groups gathered on Saturday, 19 September, to celebrate Catalan traditions outside the Sagrada Familia. The opening event began with a welcome address from Rosa Maria Alsina, Vice-President of the Board of Trustees of the Sagrada Familia, followed by street performances in front of the Nativity Façade attended by local organisation representatives.

The programme featured traditional performances and groups including:

  • Àliga de Barcelona: The city's ceremonial eagle.

  • Gegants de Ciutat and Sagrada Familia giants: Traditional giant figures.

  • Esbart Gaudí: Performers of traditional Catalan dances.

  • Castellers Sagrada Familia: The human tower group.

  • Farfolla creatures: Figures representing Catalan popular culture.

  • Bestialots Espurnats: Performers of the traditional devils' dance.

Organisers for the event included the Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB), the District, the Basilica, and the Coordinadora d'Entitats.

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