Festes de la Mercè

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Alison Castaneda
 October 5, 2015

La Mercè is an annual festival that takes place in Barcelona to celebrate the Virgen de la Merced. This is a weeklong celebration that started on September 18th and ended on September 24th. The last day of the celebration is the biggest day, which included activities like a parade of the giants, Castellers (human towers), concerts, and an amazing fireworks show at the end of the day. This was a fun filled day and the best part was that all the events were free!

Parade of the Giants!

Giant figures parade through Barcelona street, surrounded by spectators. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Giants parade in Barcelona, with large puppets and people in traditional attire. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Parade with giant figures and costumed people on a busy Barcelona street. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Castellers in Plaça Sant Jaume. It's amazing seeing them do this in person. The people at the top are small children!

Parade with people in traditional costumes and giant figures on a Barcelona street. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Tower of people in blue shirts forming a human pyramid against a blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Human tower performance in front of a historic building under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Castellers forming a human tower in front of a historic Barcelona building under a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Human tower in front of Barcelona's Sant Jaume building, sunny day, festive crowd watching. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Fireworks in Plaça d'Espanya

 

Nighttime fireworks over Barcelona's Plaça d'Espanya with illuminated towers. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

 

Fireworks over Placa Espanya, Barcelona, with lit towers at night. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

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Alison Castaneda

<p>My name is Alison Castañeda and I&#39;m a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.</p>

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