La Trobada du Canigou A lovely tradition to celebrate the Summer Solstice of St Jean around the 22nd June is the meeting of Catalans from both sides of the Pyrénées on the summit of the…
La Vierge des 7 douleurs Perpignan cathedral During Easter Week, don’t miss the superb ‘Vierge des 7 douleurs,’ symbol of the suffering of the mother of Christ, on display in the chapel de…
In 1845, the Pacha Mehemet Ali was king of Egypt. He was surrounded by advisers from France, notably one Doctor Clot. The doctor was treating the king’s son, Ibrahim Pacha, who suffered seriously from bronchitis.…
Castells and castellers Castellers originated at the end of the 18th century in Valls, Tarragona, when rival groups of people called “colles”, began to compete in constructing human towers. Those who…
September Fete de Mailly – Port Vendres In commemoration of the placing of the first stone of the Obélisque in Port Vendres, on the orders of the Maréchal de France, comte de Mailly,…
The correfoc, Catalan festival tradition of fireworks and bangers, may well be about to fizzle out after an enquiry into injuries caused by the fireworks at the Millas féria appears to be leaning towards legal…
A not to be missed yearly event The location Built on the banks of the river Tech, surrounded by mountains, Prats de Mollo was one of the most important border towns in the area, and…