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Descent of the “Falles” – La Pobla de Segur (el Pallars Jussà)

In honour of the Virgin of Ribera, “fadrins” from the village come down from Mount Santa Magdalena and to the village in procession, carrying burning torches, where they are met by the “pubilles” who will give them a reward of “coca” (sponge cake) and wine.
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Calendars: festivals and fairs.
Comarques: El Pallars Jussà and La Pobla de Segur.
Campanyes: spring.
Venues: La Pobla de Segur (Baixada de falles).

Descent of the “Falles”

In honour of the Virgin of Ribera, the “fadrins” (young bachelors) of the village come down to the village from the nearby Mount Santa Magdalena in a torch-lit procession. There, they are met by the “pubilles” (young women) who receive them with a reward of “coca” (sponge cake) and wine.   Activity postponed until further notice.
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Calendars: festivals and fairs.
Comarques: El Pallars Sobirà.
Venues: La Pobla de Segur (Baixada de falles).