enxaneta
The Catalonian tradition of building human towers (Castells) dates back to the 18th century. By tradition the tower is topped by a child "enxaneta", light weight, agile and of course fearless ! After the fatal fall of Mariona Galindo in 2006, enxaneta have been required to wear helmets. This shot was taken as a Castell was being assembled, a performance by the Falcons de Barcelona.
enxaneta
The Catalonian tradition of building human towers (Castells) dates back to the 18th century. By tradition the tower is topped by a child "enxaneta", light weight, agile and of course fearless ! After the fatal fall of Mariona Galindo in 2006, enxaneta have been required to wear helmets. This shot was taken as a Castell was being assembled, a performance by the Falcons de Barcelona.