La Patum and the Catalan festivals

The Catalan countries are land of fiestas and cheerful people. Some holidays and Catalan traditions, like the Patum of Berga, the Elche Mystery Play, the Cant of the Majorca Sibil·la, Algemesí Muxaranga, castles and flamenco of Catalan Gypsies, are already heritage of all mankind. But there are aspects of this intangible heritage that deserve a close look, an internal perspective to better understand its dynamics.The Municipal Center of Popular culture of Sant Andreu opens an exhibition on the Patum and other traditional festivals held in Catalonia. The exhibition proposes an objectual and conceptual itinerary from the hand of those who make the celebration, other assets..