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16-Aug-2021

Els Gegants

A giant is the magnified representation of a prominent figure in the township, often nobles or popular figures in traditional attire. In Catalonia, the first documented giant dates from 1424, and currently there are about 600 groups of giants who walk and make the giants dance at major festivals and in all the towns, cities and countries where they are invited. The group of giants is made up of people of all ages: young and old among musicians, bearers and giant dancers as well as all those who accompany them and help in whatever is needed. It is an activity that can be done as a family and allows you to meet new places and many different people, while maintaining a tradition deeply rooted in culture. Giants are not only a heritage of Catalan popular and traditional culture, as we also find them all over the world.In Malgrat de Mar we have two pairs of giants: Euląlia and Bernat and Nicolau and Rita. The first ones were presented on August 12, 1990 and represent the first mayor Bernat Estornell and his wife Euląlia, who in 1336 obtained the staff of mayors of Malgrat. The second were Nicolau and Rita, presented on August 11, 2007 and represent the jobs that have been spent and are present in our town. Rita represents the agriculture of our town, very important still today, and Nicolau, the mining profession, so important at the beginning of 1900.

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globalgadabout25-Aug-2021 03:15
wondrous figures that would add colour and character to any event...a fine shot putting them in the context of their town..
Zoltįn Balogh24-Aug-2021 03:47
Excellent candid of the giants! V
carol j. phipps22-Aug-2021 14:43
Wow! This is a fabulous photo showing the scale and setting so very well. The feet and legs look small compared to the size of the giants. Amazing to see on location. V
Doug Cruden21-Aug-2021 19:55
This is fascinating Jose, how wonderful to see these giants wandering through the town
George McCarten19-Aug-2021 03:10
This is something. I hope these are not too heavy to carry. The feet of the carriers are tiny, and the people sitting on the bench provide the scale necessary to appreciate the height of these.
Dennis Hoyne19-Aug-2021 02:28
A cool shot, and all but the giants are masked up!
Graeme18-Aug-2021 23:41
These statues are so high and very well decorated, Jose.V
Julie Oldfield18-Aug-2021 22:13
That is awesome! V
Fabienne18-Aug-2021 20:10
Ces géants sont impressionnants avec leur haute leurs jolis costumes.
Fletcher Wildlife Garden18-Aug-2021 19:47
This is quite amazing! The figures really are gigantic! Excellent explanation and photo. V
bill friedlander18-Aug-2021 16:03
They are BIG! Must be difficult to hold them up. V
Walter Otto Koenig18-Aug-2021 16:01
Fascinating to see these giants. They dwarf the people on the benches. "V"
Carter Creek18-Aug-2021 14:20
Very impressive and great information. V
Nick Paoni18-Aug-2021 14:18
The folks sitting around really provide a nice scale to the giants. Fun seeing the little feet poking out under their clothes.
Philip P18-Aug-2021 13:20
Great festival capture!
marie-jose wolff18-Aug-2021 12:59
beautiful and festive atmosphere, here! V
Neil Marcus18-Aug-2021 12:29
A fun tradition particularly to see them dance. V
Jeff Real18-Aug-2021 12:16
What an amazing thing to see!
A really wonderful moment and image.
V
Greg Christie18-Aug-2021 10:46
That is a very interesting piece of history!
Kuriacose Joseph18-Aug-2021 10:43
Wow, very interesting!
Viviane18-Aug-2021 10:21
this renders the festive atmosphere admirably.
Liz Bickel18-Aug-2021 09:46
Very interesting information and well shot image.
Ed Duverger18-Aug-2021 09:39
Our granddaughter was very afraid on seeing them here.
Helen Betts18-Aug-2021 04:13
Must be really amazing to see these giants in person. V.
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