2. La Patum de Berga
The Patum is a local festival celebrated in Berga at the end of May
or the beginning of June. It is a mixture of music, dance and fire. It
originates from the pagan festival of the beginning of summer and
from the religious festival of Corpus Christi.
The Plaça Sant Pere in Berga The Plens, the most exciting part of
the Patum.
3. Groups or “Comparses”
The Patum which takes place in the Plaça Sant Pere consists of a series
of dances each with its own costumes, music and dances.These groups
are called comparses in Catalàn. Here are some of them. You can
listen to the music and see the dances by clicking on the links.
The Guita The “Nans“ or Dwarves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiTjvdi6Oaw
4. The Turks, the Knights and the Maces
Els Turcs and Cavallets Les Maces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt6Vj1sTtL4
5. The Giants and the Eagle
Els Gegants L’Àliga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_kP5Z47jP0
6. The “PLENS” and “TIRABOLS”
Els Plens Els Tirabols
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5aZWRdRecU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D8Rc5ruGmg&feature=related
7. La Barreja de la Patum
Barreja means “mixture” in Catalán. It is a
typical drink of the Patum. It is a mixture of
anis and a sweet wine called moscatel. It’s
very sweet and good to drink! All the people
of the Berguedà love the Patum.
For the students of our school it
means that the school year is
almost over and that summer is here!
