Human towers of Catalonia

• The human towers of Catalonia

In the XVIII century in Catalonia was born the tradition of creating "Castells" (castells) - "human towers". Nowadays, to see these unusual "structures" can be at the festivals. Win those teams who build the most complex and high towers.

Very nice and impressive.

In the middle of the XX century in Spain was founded by the association "Kastelers de Vilafranca" (Castellers de Vilafranca), set himself the goal of reviving the ancient tradition of the Catalan Ball de Valencians ( "Dance of Valencia"). Its headquarters is located in Villafranca del Penedes (Vilafranca del Penedès): this building, specially adapted for the construction of human towers. (Photo by Manu Fernandez):

Activity "Kastelers de Vilafranca" has helped to preserve and promote the Catalan culture. This, in turn, attracted the attention of enthusiasts from around the world, and now every two years, they are going to the festival Concurs de Castells in Tarragona. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti):

Each team dressed in costumes of a certain color, are racing to build the highest "live" tower. The construction of each structure are involved kastelerov to 500; event is often accompanied by injuries of participants. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti):

The next building "human towers" passed 1 and 2 October 2016. See the vivid spectacle came about 25 thousand people, and another 750 thousand people watched the event on television. (Photo by David Ramos):

The construction of human towers in Tarragona, 2 October 2016. (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

Higher and higher. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti):

Failure. The tower collapsed. (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

The total number of people are difficult to calculate. Human tower bottom center. (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters

The beginning of construction. (Photo by David Ramos):

It is necessary not just to climb up on top of each other, you need a system. (FotoAlbert Gea | Reuters):

Go! (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

The same tower after a while. (Photo by David Ramos):

(Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

The beginning of the construction of the human Baska another team, Spain, October 2, 2016. (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

(Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):

members of the Chinese team. (Photo by David Ramos):

Beautiful human tower. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti):

Catalonia October 2, 2016. (Photo: Albert Gea | Reuters):