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Fiesta Mayor 2008

When: Aug 21st to Aug 27th. (Fireworks display on Aug 23rd at 11pm.)
Where: All over Sitges.
Read the Blog for full coverage of check out the Video footage.

Fiesta Mayor is when the town of Sitges hosts its annual festival in celebration of the patron saint, Sant Bartolomeu.

Fiesta MayorThe Fiesta Mayor includes music, dance and parades, including a spectacular firework display which can be seen from all over the town, or, if you are lucky enough to own
a boat, from out at sea.

In typical Spanish style, safety regulations are the last thing to be though about. It resembles New Year's eve in Amsterdam. (Those who have been there will know what I mean). Firecrackers are lit off left, right and centre with most emanating from the large dragon's mouth. Beware though, as this Dragon has been know to chase people right down the narrow streets of Sitges! Great fun to watch.

Fiesta MayorThe acrobatics on the street is simply superb. The Castellers will often reach 4 stories high (that's a 6 person-high, human tower). People gather around them to form a human safety net. Sometimes they fall, but most of the time they perform spectacular shows that will take your breath away.

A small little child always winds up at the top. Depending on how good they are they can last for several seconds to a few minutes. Be sure to show your appreciation when they finish!



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Calendar Of Events for 2007

From 21st to 27th August. Firework display 23 th  at  11 p.m. Click Here to see a map of the locations where the events are set to take place.


21/08


Can Bota Park, 22:30

Festa Major Opening Speech: Sira Puig i Carreró

Immediately afterwards:
Can Bota Park

Dance: Dansaplaça by Els Ministrils del Raval de Terrassa

22/08,23/08


20th of Parellades St.
Exhibition of Saint Bartholomew’s image.

23/08


Passacaglia with Banda de Carlet, 9 :30

Route> Jesús with Rafael Llopart Sts., Francesc Gumà St., Sant Isidre St., Illa de Cuba St., Jesús St., Sant Bartomeu St., Sant Gaudenci St., Sant Josep St., Parellades St., Espanya Square, Espalter St., Sant Francesc St., Cap de la Vila Square.

Cap de la Vila Square, 12 :00.Gralla concert (A traditional high-pitched horn)

Beach, Churches, 14:00. 21 morterets (mortar-like explosions). Ringing of the bells.

Town Hall Square-Cap de la Vila Square, 14:00. Sardanas (Catalan folk dance) & other traditional dances.

Cap de la Vila Square, 18:00 Human towers: «Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges».

Bonaire St,6,  19 :00 Flag Procession. Traditional dances
Route> Bonaire, Parellades, Marqués de Montroig, Plaça Industria, Primer de Maig, Paseo de La Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major, Plaça de l'Ajuntament y llegada a la Parroquia.
 

La Ribera Esplanade, 23 :00. Firework Display. Traditional Folk Dances down the Parish Church Stairs.

Sardanas (Catalan Folk Dances): «Cobla S. Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona».

Open-air concert with orchestras: Metropol and Disco Móbil Platja d'Aro

24/08 Sant Bartomeu

The Bastion, 6 :00. Matinal (Early morning performance). Traditional Folk Dances
Route> Baluard, Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Port de n’Alegre, Rafael Llopart, Sant Damià, Sant Sebastià, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Sant Josep, Espalter, Espanya Square, Espanya, La Ribera Esplanade, 1er de Maig, Indústria Square, Marquès de Montroig, Parellades, Cap de la Vila Square, Major, Town Hall.

Parish Church, 11:00
Mass

Parish Church 12:00 Exit from Mass: Traditional Folk Dances and Castells (human towers) exhibition.

Casino Prado (Francesc Gumà St., 6), El Retiro (Àngel Vidal St., 13).
13:00h Concert-snack. El Retiro, Casino Prado, 17:30. Coffee-concert.

The Bastion, 19:30. Saint Bartholomew Procession & Traditional Folk Dances.
Route> Bastion, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila Square, Parellades, Bonaire, La Ribera Esplanade, Nou, Major, Town Hall Square, Bastion.

La Ribera Esplanade, 20:15. Sardanas (Catalan Folk Dance): «Cobla S. Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona».

Cap de la Vila Square, 23:00. Sardanas (Catalan Fol. Dance): «Cobla S. Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona», «Cobla Jovenívola de Sabadell».

La Ribera Esplanade, 23:00. Open-air dance with orchestras:
La Banda del Drac and Disco Móvil Platja d'Aro.

25/08


Hort de Can Falç, 10:00

Children’s party with the Sapastre.

Hort de Can Falç, 18:30
Dance for the elderly with: Duet Josep & Gerard.

Old quarter, 22:00
Fire parade
Route: Bastion, Miquel Utrillo, Racó de la Calma, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Aigua, Sant Domingo, Nou and La Fragata.

Immediately afterwards:
Town Hall Square, Folk Dance: Titani, with de collaboration of Cuptur.

La Ribera Esplanade, 23:00

Open air dance.Orchestras: Orquestra Plateria and Disco Móbil Plataja d'Aro.

26/08

Cap de la Vila Square, 18,30h
Castells exhibition (human towers) with Minyons de Terrassa, Xicots de Vilafranca i la Colla Jove de Castells de Sitges.

Catalunya Square, 22:30
Sardanas (Catalan Fol. Dance): «Cobla S. Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona»

La Fragata Beach, 22:30
Habaneras (Sea songs). Grup Bergantí i Els Pescadors de l'Escala.

27/08

Sant Sebastià Beach, 22 :30
Sardanas (Catalan Folk Dance): «Cobla S. Jordi-Ciutat de Barcelona», «Cobla Jovenívola de Sabadell».