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Tower of seven of the Castellers of Vilafranca in Pisa

Date
1988
Archive
County Archive of Alt Penedès
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
CAT-ACAP-1030-147
Link to the online document
Description

This photograph from 1988 shows the Castellers de Vilafranca loading a tower of seven (2 of 7) in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The scene symbolizes the international expansion of one of the most emblematic traditions of Catalan culture: castells (human castles). The image reflects how a popular expression rooted in the territory is projected to the world as a symbol of cooperation, collective effort and identity. This event in Italy exemplifies the European echo of castellers and their ability to generate transnational cultural links. The document, preserved in the Regional Archives of Alt Penedès, is testimony to the strength of Catalan popular culture as a tool for cultural diplomacy and the construction of a diverse and cohesive Europe.