The local council of Os de Balaguer and the Confraria de Campaners de Catalunya (Brotherhood of Bell-ringers of Catalonia) have prepared this gathering in order to pay tribute to all bell-ringers, whose enthusiasm and hard work have managed to keep this deep-rooted tradition alive and which, at the same time, forms part of the local culture and character. 28th April Plaza de la Font, Os de Balaguer Tel. 973 43 80 04 Web and/or email contact: : www.trobadacampaners.com – ajuntament@osbalaguer.cat Price of the meal €15. Tickets on sale on the same day, at the information point.
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GATHERING AT SANT MARC – Santa Linya – La Noguera
A religious event at the hermitage and a communal meal for the “colles” (groups of friends). Organised by: Associació Amics de Santa Linya. 28th April Hermitage of Sant Marc, Santa Linya, La Noguera. Telephone contact: 973 45 40 04 www.avellanes.ddl.net
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“APLEC DE SANT JORDI” (SAINT GEORGE’S DAY GATHERING) – Camarasa – la Noguera
The traditional St. George’s Day gathering, in honour of the patron saint of Camarasa, is a traditional festival with many years of history. In the past, the local citizens of Camarasa used to walk up to the hermitage above the village. At around midday, there will be a mass at 12 pm, with the singing of “goixos” (religious songs) and the sharing of blessed bread, the dancing of “sardanes” (traditional Catalan folk dancing), and the sale of flowers and books. Private meals will be organised as part of the same event. A festive day to enjoy with family and friends.
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“APLEC DE SANT JORDI” (SAINT GEORGE’S DAY GATHERING) – Les Avellanes – La Noguera
A religious ceremony at the Hermitage of Sant Jordi and a communal meal 21st April Hermitage of Sant Jordi, Les Avellanes, La Noguera. Telephone contact: 973 45 40 04 www.avellanes.ddl.net
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“DIADA DEL SOCI I SIMPATITZANT DE LA SARDANA” (DAY OF THE MEMBER AND SUPPORTER OF “LA SARDANA”) – 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE “AMICS DE LA SARDANA”
7th April marks the 25th anniversary of the association “Amics de la Sardana” (Friends of “La Sardana”), which will be commemorated with a series of programmed events. Proceedings will begin with an Ordinary General Assembly, at 1 pm, followed by an anniversary meal at 2 pm. The event will end with a party, including a small concert and the dancing of “sardanes” (traditional Catalan folk dancing). Artesa de Segre, La Noguera. Phone: 619 662 694 – 699 914 343 Web: www.artesadesegre.cat
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Tremp lamb fair
On Saturday, the fair market and various complementary activities take place, and on Sunday a popular meal of Pallars lamb is organized.
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“Aplec a l’ermita de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat” (Gathering at the Hermitage of Our Lady of Montserrat) – Castelldans
A gathering that consists of a floral offering made to the Virgin followed by the dancing of “sardanes” (traditional Catalan folk dancing). 27th april. Hermitage of The Virgin of Montserrat Per a més informació: 973 120 002 – Web: www.castelldans.cat
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FirAlbi. Snail Fair – L’Albi
A fair dedicated to the products that are grown and produced in the local area and where you can also find local craft products. 7th April Old centre (village square, Carrer Major, hermitage of Sant Cosme i Sant Damià…) For more information and inscriptions: Tel. 973 17 50 04 // www.albi.cat
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“Festival del Joc del Pirineu” (Games Festival of the Pyrenees) – La Seu d’Urgell, L’Alt Urgell.
The Games Festival of the Pyrenees is an event which is held at La Seu d’Urgell and at which games are the main focus of attention. Throughout the weekend, the town becomes one great game board, with different spaces offering a programme of games and activities for people of all ages and for all types of public: both novices and experts. 5th, 6th and 7th April, 2024, in La Seu d’Urgell. Phone 97 35 00 10 Festival del Joc del Pirineu
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“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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