The Les Santes festival in Mataró, considered one of Catalonia's most important summer celebrations, drew hundreds of people to Riera street, in front of the town hall. The highlight of the day was the traditional dance of the Robafaves giants, known as the “No n’hi ha prou” (It’s not enough), performed for an enthusiastic crowd.
Following the dance, the crowd sang the “Virolai” around the Robafaves giant, in a scene that moves attendees year after year with cheers, jumps, and the display of Catalan flags (estelades). This moment is one of the festival's most iconic images.
We offer you the video of the moment, recorded from the town hall, an image that continues to move people year after year.
During the celebration, chants for the independence of Catalonia were also heard. These calls echoed those received by the mayor of Mataró, David Bote, when he appeared on the town hall balcony during the official opening ceremony of the festival.
Les Santes in Mataró holds the distinction of being a heritage festival of national interest, a recognition that underscores its cultural and historical significance.
