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CASTELLS
Many Hands Make Light Work
Castells is the Catalan tradition of building "human towers."
The Pinya
Forming the base of the tower, called the 'Pinya.'
Celebration Time
Young castellers celebrate a completed tower.
Watching
A woman watches from a balcony in Barcelona.
Gralla Players
The 'Gralla' is a type of Catalan flute and the music helps set the tempo for the building of the castells.
Blue Tower
Castellers de Vila de Gracia complete a tower in Barcelona.
Hold still
Hair needs to be pulled back and tied up so it doesn't get in the way.
Ouch
Hair needs to be pulled back and tied up so it doesn't get in the way.
The Sash
The 'Faixa' is the sash that the castellers wear to keep loose shirts and pants tight, as well as aiding the ascent of the other members of the team.
Girona
The Xics de Granollers making a castell in front of the church in Girona.
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