Patum of BergaLa Patum de Berga
Berga, Catalonia (Berguedà), Spain
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La Patum de Berga is a centuries-old Corpus Christi festival in Berga, declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 1 2. It features street theater, dances with giants, dragons and devils, and culminates in spectacular fire shows (the 'Plens') that engage the whole community. The festival runs for several days in June and is revered by locals for its religious and folkloric symbolism.
Originating as a religious procession honoring the Holy Body (Corpus Christi), La Patum has grown into a major folk celebration punctuated by pyrotechnics and costumed dances 1. Performers called "comparses" represent figures like the Turcs, Cavallets, Nans (Karltons), Àliga (eagle) and Diables (devils) in a dramatic retelling of Catalan folklore.
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Plaça de Sant Pere · Berga
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Spectators encircle a blaze of bonfires as costumed devils perform fire dances in unison 1.
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