The summer festival in Puigpelat commences today, coinciding with an eclipse, and will run until next Sunday. Over five days, the municipality will offer a diverse program including music, popular culture, shows, sports activities, and family-oriented events.
The opening day features a charity event, 'Mulla't per l'Esclerosi Múltiple' (Splash for Multiple Sclerosis), at the municipal pool, with an entrance fee of 3 euros, all proceeds going to the campaign.
Actor and comedian David Olivares will deliver the opening speech.
In the afternoon, the festival will officially kick off with a parade by the band Xaranga Bandsonats and a circus performance, followed by David Olivares's speech. Afterwards, the eclipse will be observable from the Pi de Puigpelat area.
The evening will conclude with a concert by the ABBA tribute band, The New Experience, recognized for their successful national and international career.
The festivities will continue until Sunday with events such as a popular 'botifarrada' (sausage feast), the 'plantada' of Cuquetes and Timbalers (traditional figures), a dance with Hotel Cochambre, a magic night with Jordi Caps, and various sports and traditional activities.
