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Vedruna School in Santa Coloma de Queralt celebrates 200th anniversary with major festival

The school organizes an open house and traditional activities to commemorate the congregation's bicentenary.

Generic image of a festive celebration in a school courtyard with giants and a party atmosphere.
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Generic image of a festive celebration in a school courtyard with giants and a party atmosphere.

The Vedruna School in Santa Coloma de Queralt will mark a historic milestone this Sunday, March 1st, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity Vedruna congregation.

Festivities begin at 10:30 AM with an information session for families during the school's open house. At 11:00 AM, the main festival kicks off in the courtyard featuring games, music, traditional dances, workshops, and a community barbecue.
Local culture will be highlighted with a parade of giants and devils starting at 12:15 PM. These events are part of the 2026-2027 academic year celebrations marking two centuries of Vedruna Schools in Catalonia.
The school will also join a massive gathering at the Tarraco Arena on February 28th. Locally, students will perform the cantata Kim-A on Friday, March 6th, at 7:00 PM at the Santa Coloma Castle.

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