White Night of Monuments in Canillo Draws Over 200 with Drone Show and Mapping Spectacle
Technological highlights like the *Cel, llum i memòria* drone display and Sant Serni church projection captivated crowds, alongside storytelling, tours, and traditional Mai planting events.
Key Points
- Over 200 attended White Night of Monuments in Canillo, matching last year's turnout.
- Drone show 'Cel, llum i memòria' and Sant Serni church mapping drew largest crowds.
- Storytelling sessions had 100+ attendees; church tours and Mai planting each ~100-150.
- Councillor praises blend of tradition, heritage, and tech; mapping open weekends in May.
The second edition of the White Night of Monuments in Canillo attracted more than 200 participants, replicating last year's strong turnout and solidifying its place as a key cultural and festive event in the parish.
Technological innovations took centre stage, with the drone show *Cel, llum i memòria* and the immersive mapping projection at Sant Serni church drawing the largest crowds for a unique visual and emotional spectacle that received widespread acclaim.
Strong interest extended to other activities as well. Storytelling sessions *Llegendes de Canillo* featuring Alfred Llahí had over 100 attendees, while guided tours of the Santa Creu and Sant Miquel de Prats churches each welcomed 100 visitors. The traditional Mai planting brought together 150 people, and the historic shop Cal Ton de Borró saw 112 visits during the evening.
Canillo council expressed satisfaction with the public's response. Coia Torres, councillor for Citizen Participation, Communication and Innovation, noted the event's success in merging tradition, heritage and modern technology into an accessible cultural experience for all ages.
The Sant Serni mapping projection will stay open to visitors on the remaining Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May. Bookings can be made via canillo.ad.
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