Archives for El Segrià

“Festa de la Catxipanda” of Alpicat

This is a meeting of “colles” (groups of friends) who gather to commemorate the National Day of Catalonia and to have lunch at the Parc del Graó, where they make the traditional dish of “Catxipanda” (a casserole made with pepper, aubergine, onion, tomato, snails and various types of meat – which usually include: rabbit, chicken, sausage, quail, and pork chops). The ingredients may vary depending on the chefs. This is a casserole that was traditionally cooked out in the country, using whatever ingredients were available. This year sees the 40th edition of this event.
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Calendars: culture and family tourism.
Comarques: Alpicat and El Segrià.
Campanyes: summer.
Venues: Alpicat - Parc del Graó.

Festival of Sant Roc at Almenar

A popular party that starts in the afternoon, when games called “cucanyes” are organized for children and in which the most daring participants climb to reach the end of a pole to collect the prize of a ham. Later, at night, there will be dancing in the main square, with a communal dinner in the market square.
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Calendars: culture and festivals and fairs.
Comarques: Almenar and El Segrià.
Campanyes: summer.
Venues: Almenar – Plaça Soldevila i Plaça del Mercat.