Andorra's Castellers Complete Four Historic Human Towers in Tarragona
Despite rainy weather, the Andorran team of 145 members shone at the International Human Tower Day, earning applause among global competitors and highlighting castells' worldwide appeal.
Key Points
- Completed 4 de 7, 3 de 7 (fully discharged), 9 de 6, and 5-person pillar despite rain.
- 145 members built structures at Palau Firal after indoor shift from Plaça de la Font.
- President Juli Peña called it historic amid global teams from London, Paris, Madrid, Copenhagen, Chile.
- 800 castellers participated, earning Andorrans applause for castells' worldwide growth.
Andorra's Castellers de Andorra delivered a standout performance at the fifth International Human Tower Day in Tarragona, completing four challenging structures amid rainy weather.
The team of about 145 members and supporters successfully built and unloaded a 4 de 7, a 3 de 7—fully discharged for a key milestone—a 9 de 6 that drew widespread participation, and a pillar of five honed through prior training. The display took place at the Palau Firal de Tarragona on Saturday, after organizers moved the morning prelude indoors from Plaça de la Font due to rain ahead of the main Castells Contest.
Juli Peña, president of the colla, described the day as historic, highlighting several achievements and expressing deep pride in the group's efforts.
Around 800 castellers took part, representing international teams such as Castellers de Londres, Geperuts de París, Castellers de Madrid, Xiquets de Copenhaguen, and newcomers Castellers de Lo Prado from Chile. The Andorrans received enthusiastic applause from crowds and fellow competitors, affirming castells' growing global presence.
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