Today I want to speak to one of the most moving and impressive fiestas de Catalunya.
Patum The is a traditional celebration that takes place during the festival of Corpus Christi in Berga. in November 2005 was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO .
The celebration is a celebration of essentially popular, documented since 1525, where representations of mystical and symbolic figures, dance to music, drums and fire.
on Wednesday before the Thursday of Corpus, the Tabal, the preacher of the party, and the Giants through the city announcing the start of the festivities. Later mimic the drama begins, divided into several acts, representing the intense struggles of the Christians against the Moors, the Archangel Michael who, aided by angels, fighting against Lucifer and his demons, or the mockery of the Arab leader Abul- Afer or Bullafer, conqueror of the area. Instead, the act of expressing the satisfaction eagle Berg have ended feudal rule and advancing to the king directly and exclusively.
The festivities take place from Wednesday in Corpus until next Sunday.
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