Festivals and traditions

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FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

Popular culture and heritage

Many popular festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Most of them are very old and have a religious character. These celebrations have reached our days thanks to the fact that they have been passed down from generation to generation.

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Activity 1

We have made a collection of all the festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in Amer, Sant Feliu de Pallerols, and Les Planes. Some are local traditions, others are celebrated throughout Catalonia. Find information about the traditions of each party and make a presentation.

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Autumn Festivals

Fira de Sant Martí i CastanyadaTots Sants Correfoc i les Festes de la Santa Espina

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Winter Holidays

Fira de Santa LlúciaCagar el TióSant Esteve Cavalcada de Reis Aplec de Santa Brígida Carnaval

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Spring holidays

Sant JordiBall de Gegants, cavallets i mulassa (Sant Feliu de Pallerols)Les processons (Amer i Les Planes) Diumenge de Rams

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Summer Holidays

Sant Joan La Festa Major d'Amer. La Sardana de l'alcalde Festa Major de les Planes. Els gegants Jordi i Núria.

Activity 2

There are many popular holidays around the world that have many things in common. Could you find similar festivals in the Piedmont region?