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Observing the sun at the Castell de Lladurs

April 12, 2024 | by | Comments Off on Observing the sun at the Castell de Lladurs

Have you ever seen the Sun through a telescope? Do you know that you must use approved filters in order to avoid eye injuries? Would you like to see sunspots, bulges and explosions, and solar flares, in complete safety? If you would like to know more about the Sun and to observe it through a telescope specifically designed for this type of observation, you will love this activity More information: info@astrosolsones.com  tel. 607225944 https://entradessolsones.com/activitat/observacio-del-sol-al-castell-de-lladurs  
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Calendars: culture, family tourism, and nature.
Comarques: El Solsonès and Lladurs.
Campanyes: spring.
Venues: Castle of Lladurs.

“Lleida Canta pel Romànic” (Lleida Sings for its Romanesque Art and Architecture) – Vall de Boí

April 11, 2024 | by | Comments Off on “Lleida Canta pel Romànic” (Lleida Sings for its Romanesque Art and Architecture) – Vall de Boí

“Lleida Canta” is a unique gathering of choirs from Ponent (Western Catalonia) and other parts of Catalonia. It is a gathering that is organised at different venues within the territory every year and under a different motto. In 2024, it marks the joint commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the consecration of the churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria of Taüll with a unique concert. Around 30 choirs will go to the different churches in the Vall de Boí on the morning of 28th April to combine music, Romanesque art and architecture, and heritage under the slogan “Lleida Canta
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Calendars: culture and family tourism.
Campanyes: spring.

“Falles d’Alàs” (Burning Torches) – Alàs, Alt Urgell

April 11, 2024 | by | Comments Off on “Falles d’Alàs” (Burning Torches) – Alàs, Alt Urgell

The settlement of Alàs is the only one in the “comarca” (local district) of L’Alt Urgell that celebrates a descent of the “falles” (burning torches and logs) in the style of other villages in the Pyrenees. The event has been held since 2021 and was inspired by the discovery of a document that records the oldest descent of the “falles” in the Pyrenees, dating from 1543. Since then, every year, on 23rd June, the population of Alàs and its whole municipality mobilize to give a specific and very special touch to the night of Sant Joan (mid-summer), with more than
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Calendars: culture, family tourism, and festivals and fairs.
Comarques: Alas.
Campanyes: spring and summer.

The Seed 2024

April 11, 2024 | by | Comments Off on The Seed 2024

“La Llavor (The Seed) 2024” will take place on Saturdays 13th and 20th April, at different venues in El Solsonès. The temple of Santa Àgata, at Clariana de Cardener, and the church of Sant Andreu de Clarà, at Castellar de la Ribera, are the two venues in El Solsonès which have been chosen to reveal to the public the two projects that will benefit from this year’s Llavor Grants: “Goig”, by the music producer Ramon Franch, from Llobera, and “Re-imaginant Bach”, by the musician Gerard Flotats, who is from El Solsonès. Places: Churches of Santa Àgata (Clariana de Cardener) and 
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Calendars: culture and festivals and fairs.

7th “La Clotxa” Festival and 7th motor-home meeting – Bovera

April 2, 2024 | by | Comments Off on 7th “La Clotxa” Festival and 7th motor-home meeting – Bovera

The proximity of this village to the banks of the River Ebro has led to Bovera hosting this annual festival. “La Clotxa” is a dish that is a typical of the Terres de l’Ebre. It consists of a half-emptied bun filled with tomatoes, onions, garlic and herring. Motor-home area For more information: 973 133 139 – Web: http://bovera.ddl.net/    
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Calendars: culture and family tourism.
Comarques: L'Alta Ribagorça.
Campanyes: spring.
Venues: El Pont de Suert.

“Lleida Canta pel Romànic” (Lleida Sings for its Romanesque Art and Architecture)

April 2, 2024 | by | Comments Off on “Lleida Canta pel Romànic” (Lleida Sings for its Romanesque Art and Architecture)

“Lleida Canta” is a unique gathering of choirs from Ponent (Western Catalonia) and other parts of Catalonia. It is a gathering that is organised at different venues within the territory every year and under a different motto. In 2024, it marks the joint commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the consecration of the churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria of Taüll with a unique concert. Around 30 choirs will go to the different churches in the Vall de Boí on the morning of 28th April to combine music, Romanesque art and architecture, and heritage under the slogan “Lleida Canta
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Calendars: culture and family tourism.
Comarques: L'Alta Ribagorça.
Campanyes: spring.