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Vilafranca prepares historic gathering of festive eagles for its centenary

The capital of Alt Penedès will host ten historic figures from across Catalonia on April 11th.

Generic image of a traditional festive Eagle figure in a historic square.
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Generic image of a traditional festive Eagle figure in a historic square.

The Vilafranca del Penedès Town Council and the Ball de l'Àliga have announced a series of events to mark the centenary of the current eagle figure on April 11th.

The celebration marks the first appearance of the current sculpture on June 3rd, 1926. While the tradition dates back to 1600, the focus is on the 100-year history of the current piece.
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"We never imagined that Vilafranca would love the Eagle as much as we have seen these days."

Members of Ball de l'Àliga · Organizers
The main event will feature a parade in Jaume I Square with historic eagles from Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida, showcasing one of Catalonia's oldest traditions.

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