Late night we made a last minute visit to the Festa Major at Bigues. We danced in the main square and ate chips then came home. It will go on into the wee small hours of the morning but I was happy with our short visit. In fact we only went because the Resident Adolescent needed a lift there and we decided to get off the sofa and go dancing!
Festa Majors are the celebrations that take place in every town and village to mark some special occasion or saints day. It is a real sign of summer than the festes are on and you can go to a different one every weekend. Granollers will spring into life at the end of August when there is a week long party with a full programme of events.
These community parties are funded by the local councils. I’m trying to imagine that happening in the UK. Imagine little Golowans happening in every Cornish village!
I truly love the idea of community parties like these. It would be such a great way to get to know people and feel like you’re actually part of a community. And it looks like a lot of fun!
Where do you find out who is having a festa major? I mean, I get to know the local ones, but if a friend is coming and would like to go to one, know what I mean?
Thank you Vanisha – yes it felt good to be at a community party although we didn’t know anyone at that one! I think the UK could do with more of these – paid for by the council and encouraging people to get together more.
Oreneta – HI! The only way I know is to look at the Calendari dels Pegesos which you can buy in newstands. they list all the festes majors for the year. I have one for 2009 if you want to know about any month I can tell you. I suppose they are more or less at the same time every year Kx