The Vilert Major Festival offered a varied program with proposals related to nature, magic, and music. The celebration marked a new phase for the renewed Festival Commission, which organized activities with enthusiasm. The mayor of Esponellà, David Juan, thanked the commission for its involvement, highlighting the voluntary dedication and enthusiasm for «building community».
In Centenys, the traditional popular rice dish ('arrossada') brought together about eighty people for a day that combined gastronomy, activities, and music. The celebration concluded with a concert by Paula Grande, as part of the Itinera Festival, marking the end of a day of good coexistence.
“"The Centenys rice dish gathering is a much-loved event that allows for food, conversation, and music. These celebrations keep our traditions alive and strengthen the bonds between the different villages in the municipality."
The Esponellà Major Festival featured a diverse program, including a Holi festival, musical performances, the first parade of 'capgrossos' (giants), plaza vermouth, and family theater. The new giants' parade was one of the notable novelties, incorporating elements of popular culture.
“"The Major Festival has once again shown that Esponellà is a vibrant town, eager to meet, participate and . The response from residents has been magnificent, and activities like the first giants' parade help us create new traditions that we hope will continue."
The Esponellà Town Council thanked the citizens for their participation and the work of the festival commissions, entities, youth, municipal staff, and volunteers. The major festivals are considered spaces for reunion and strengthening the sense of belonging, with Vilert, Centenys, and Esponellà showing their own identity and a desire to build community.
The summer celebrations have left images of full squares and high citizen participation, with the slogan popularized by the youth: «What's up? Esponellà rocks!».
