Lisboa will be able to see the famous human towers of Catalonia from next April 21st, announced the City Council.
The Castellers de Vilafranca, champions of the last competition of this tradition originating in Catalonia, will be in the Portuguese capital as part of the celebration of Sant Jordi Day, which is organized by the delegation of the Government of Catalonia in Portugal, according to a note of the municipality.
The ‘castells’ are “a tradition that dates back to the 18th century” and have been on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2010.
Dia de Sant Jordi “is an essential date in the cultural calendar in Catalonia. It coincides with World Book Day, on April 23, and is a tradition. Valentine’ in Catalonia”.
Thus, it will be possible to watch the construction of the ‘Castells’ in the April 21st, Starting at 15:30, in the Praça do Municípioand not April 23rd at 10:00 am, at the Castle of São JorgeIt is at 3:00 pm at Padrão dos Descobrimentos.
“Our intention is to bring to Portugal one of the most precious treasures of Catalan culture and, without a doubt, the human towers are the best representation that we can give to the country and the city of Lisbon”, said Rui Reis, delegate of the government of Catalonia in Portugal, in a statement.
The Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in Portugal organizes an event every year to commemorate the Day of Sant Jordi. In 2022, he organized a conversation about José Saramago with the participation of the writer Miguel Real and the journalist Francesc Escribano, with the moderation of the journalist and literary critic Isabel Lucas.
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