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Torredembarra revives 'Els Pastorets' after thirty years of absence

Five 19-year-old young women from the Associació de Joves de Torredembarra are driving the return of the play at the Casal Municipal.

Stage elements and costumes from a traditional Catalan play, such as masks or shepherd props.
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Stage elements and costumes from a traditional Catalan play, such as masks or shepherd props.

The Associació de Joves de Torredembarra, driven by five 19-year-old girls, has managed to revive the traditional play Els Pastorets (The Shepherds) at the Casal Municipal, with three performances scheduled for December 23 and 28, and January 4, after nearly thirty years of absence.

Els Pastorets is one of the most frequently performed works in Catalan theater, with notable versions by Serafí Pitarra, Josep Maria Folch i Torres, and Ramon Pàmies and Father Miquel Ferrer. In Torredembarra, the revival is particularly significant, as the last time it was performed was almost three decades ago.
The initiative comes from the recently established Associació de Joves de Torredembarra, led by five 19-year-old women: Mireia Figueras, Núria Martínez, Júlia Salvador, Noelia Perelló, and Marina Bonet. These young women have received broad community support, involving local actors and director Joan Maria Vidal.

The value of traditions lies in maintaining them, and they shape the universe of popular culture that tells us who we are and where we are.

To move the production forward, which includes renewing costumes, set design, and props, a Verkami crowdfunding campaign and a grant from the City Council were utilized. Tickets have already gone on sale with a strong response and will also be available at the box office before each performance.
Historically, Els Pastorets served as a cultural refuge for the Catalan language and culture during the Franco regime, as they were often performed in Catholic centers protected by the Concordat between the Holy See and the regime. This allowed the Catalan language to maintain a public sphere of freedom.

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