The day commenced at 11 AM with a sung mass at the Santa Maria de Talló church, performed by the Bellver de Cerdanya Choir. Following the service, Santa Maria square was filled with the singing of Caramelles, succeeded by a lively sardana dance.
In the afternoon, at 4:30 PM, ballets took center stage at the Font de Talló, an emblematic site for the community. Later, the sports center hosted a splendid dance featuring the Orquestra Rosaleda, bringing the celebration to a close.
The Aplec de Talló is a popular festival celebrated every Easter Monday, at the Talló fountain, a place where a small chapel with an image of the Virgin is located.
This ancient festivity takes place at the Font de Talló, home to a small chapel housing an image of the Virgin. According to local legend, the image of the Virgin Mary was discovered by a sheep digging in the earth, and at the very spot where it was found, water sprang forth, giving rise to the fountain, much cherished by the inhabitants of the Batllia.
It is believed that the celebration has pagan origins, linked to the worship of Mother Earth and fertility, symbolized by water. This concept was later adopted by Christianity and represented in the figure of the Virgin, honoring the Mother of God and the resurgence of nature, with the traditional courtship dance among the youth.
The afternoon events begin at the Plaça de l'Arbre in the heart of Bellver de Cerdanya, from where participants dance 'corrandes' towards the Font de Talló. An old popular belief suggests that people must tread on the fields of Monterròs to ensure a good annual harvest. Once at the fountain, the Coral Font de Talló performs a 'caramelles' singing. The most significant part of the festival is the procession dance, performed in groups of couples, from the youngest to the oldest, symbolizing the continuity of tradition.
