Immerse yourself in the traditions of Torreillanne life!
La Sardane
THE TRADITIONAL DANCE PAR EXCELLENCE
It embodies the soul of Catalan cultural authenticity and is an integral part of Catalonia's intangible heritage.
A symbol of unity, it is codified by very precise rules. The dancers, united by their hands, create rounds alternating between short and long steps, and move to the distinctive sound of an instrumental ensemble called "La Cobla".
- the dancers, joined by their hands, create a circle
- alternating between short and long steps,
- to the distinctive sound of an instrumental ensemble called "La Cobla".
Playing traditional instruments, some of them specifically Catalan, the cobla gives rhythm to the dance steps of the "colles" (groups of dancers), who can form numerous harmonious circles.
Dare to dance!
In Torreilles, several times a year, you can admire this magnificent spectacle, deeply rooted in local tradition, during traditional festivities: Saint Julien, Diada Catalana, Saint Jean...
Did you know?
A sardana specially dedicated to the town, "Sardanes à Torreilles", was composed by Mr. Frédéric Guisset, director of the cobla " Mil-lenària, one of the most renowned in Catalonia."
Saint Julien celebrations
PATRON SAINT OF TORREILLANS AND TORREILLANNES
Every year, the town comes together to celebrate its patron saint!
And since doing things by halves is not de rigueur here, not one but two festivals honor Saint Julien:
- one in winter,
- and the other in summer.
Easter Aplec
Pilgrimage of the Salanquais
For one weekend, the Juhègues chapel is the setting for the first major outdoor festival of the spring! A true ode to fraternity, under the guise of Catalan tradition, every year the Easter festivities bring together many Torreillans and Salanquais under the banner of conviviality.
La Sant Jordi
PATRON SAINT OF CATALONIA
Celebrated on St. George's Day, April 23, this popular tradition involves lovers giving each other a rose and a book.
This festival, which combines culture and romance, is perpetuated every year in Torreilles by the Torreillanes associations "Saurimonda", "El Flaviol Torreilla", "Le Patrimoine de Torreilles" and the Claude Blazy media library, with a lecture, sardanes and a friendly drink.
It remains a great opportunity to exchange and share ideas about Catalan culture!
La Saint Jean
between ritual and magic
Saint John's Day is one of Catalonia's traditional festivities. Celebrated every year on the night of June 23, it marks the passage of the summer solstice and kicks off the summer festivities. A symbol of fraternity, it has brought local populations together for centuries.
Saurimonda
THE LEGEND
In Torreilles, when people talk about "Saurimonda", they're referring to the association that runs Catalan language courses. But have you ever heard of "Saurimonda", the historical and legendary character from Torreilles?