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Barcelona Videos

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Finally, I’ve got a better internet connection and can upload a few videos!

Below is the human tower building.  There is a human tower building club and they let everyone in regardless of age, gender, etc. because it signifies working together.  The little child to the right in the video below couldn’t have been more than 9 or 10.

The video below is the dancing of the Sardana.  When Catalunya became a part of Spain, this dance was outlawed for a while.  It’s now a way they keep their culture alive.  They put their things in the middle of the circle to signify community (and, of course, it cuts down on theft!)  Very traditional dancers wear espadrilles that have the ribbons tied up their calves.   It really is very impromptu – people gather hands with who is around them.  When the music stops they mingle about then grab hands with new people when the music starts again.

2 thoughts on “Barcelona Videos

  1. Deedee's avatar

    When I try to play the videos it says they are private & won’t play them.

  2. crawfordeg's avatar

    Ok – try now. I guess the default was private. Thanks for letting me know!

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