Fiesta de La Patum de Berga

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Fiesta de La Patum de Berga - La Patum de Berga Fiesta 11th to 14th June   This event in the town of Berga has been singled out as being a  Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The fiesta of La Patum de Berga in Catalonia coincides with Corpus Christi and includes a whole series of theatrical representations, characters and figures that fill the town of Berga every spring. It is a religious commemoration that dates back to the Middle Ages, which has managed to preserve both its religious and profane roots. La Patum de Berga has been held annually for centuries during Corpus Christi, and includes street entertainment and shows with different figures typical of these fiestas (giants, “big-heads”, eagles, guitas (dragons), plens (devils) Fire and dance play a central role. The fiesta really gets underway on the Thursday of Corpus Christi, with the Ceremonial Patum. The salto de plens is the apotheosis of the fiesta. It represents an infernal orgy where fire devils jump to the rhythm of music. The following day is the Children’s Patum. Oficina de Turisme de Berga Contact Address: Calle Àngels, 7 08600 Berga (Barcelona) Tel. +34 938211384 website   Province of Barcelona  Catalonia Tourist Office: Plaza Catalunya, 17 - 08002 Barcelona (Barcelona) Tel. +34 932853834 website   Barcelona Tourist Office: Passeig de Gràcia, 107 - 08008 Barcelona Tel. +34 932388091 website   Popular Holidays in Catalonia, Spain Arts and culture in Catalonia, Spain Religious events, fiestas in Catalonia, Spain