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Fiesta de la Merce Overview |
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| The Fiesta de la Mercé is held in Barcelona
each year with all it's associated events spread over a few days leading up to
the 24th of September. La Mercé is one of the most important fiestas amongst
a wide array on offer in Barcelona, as it honours the city's most popular unofficial
patron saint and protector, the Virgin of la Mercé. |
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During the penultimate week in September this Mediterranean
city explodes with anticipation, excitement, and fireworks reflecting the popular
culture and mythology of the Catalan region. Over the days leading up to the
auspicious 24th Barcelona is host to a number of religious celebrations and
important sporting events, including sailing, regattas, judo, swimming and walking
races. The streets of the city are filled with superb colourful parades consisting of
fire-breathing dragons, costumed devils, human pyramids and Sardana dance
groups.
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| The majority of the activities associated with the fiesta
take place in the historical district of Barcelona. During the day, huge crowds
are drawn to the Plaça St Jaume to witness teams of castellers in traditional red
and blue costumes attempting to build the tallest human tower possible, some
reach seven or eight human stories high. The Centre de Cultura Contemporànea
de Barcelona boasts all manner of street theatre, the Moll de La Fusta offers circus
acts and the Plaça St Rei gives centre stage to a number of dance troupes and
performing artists. Live musical performances play a central role throughout La Mercé
with orchestras, DJs and high profile bands converging on the city to ensure that the
revelry continues into the early hours of the morning. |
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Visitors to the fiesta de la Mercé are encouraged to join in the fun,
relax and appreciate the fantastic sights and sounds on display. There is something for
everyone amongst the delights available throughout the festival from a wide range of
activities specifically aimed at children to the almost universal appreciation of all things
pyrotechnic and the more mature enjoyment of local dance, food and drink. |
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