Castell
A castell (Catalan pronunciation: [kəsˈteʎ]: literally, castle) is a human tower built traditionally at festivals in a part of Catalonia (Spain), now also found in the rest of Catalonia, in the Balearic islands and in the Valencian Community.
| Castell | |
|---|---|
Castell (2 de 9 amb folre i manilles) in Valls | |
| Medium | Human towers |
| Originating culture | Catalan |
| Originating era | 18th century–present |
| Human towers | |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Domains | Social practices, rituals and festive events |
| Reference | 364 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2010 (5th session) |
| List | Representative |
| Catalan / Valencian cultural domain |
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At these festivals, several colles castelleres (teams that build towers) attempt to build and then dismantle a tower's structure. On 16 November 2010, castells were declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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