The town of Castellserà relived its bandit past with the celebration of the Perot and Alera Festival, formerly known as the Bandit Festival. This 22nd edition saw a significant influx of visitors and intense participation from residents, who engaged in the various activities scheduled throughout the weekend.
One of the festival's highlights was the presentation of the Pedrenyal d'Honor to the Coral Flors d'Urgell. This entity, founded in 1926, is celebrating its centenary in 2026 with a series of commemorative events. Recently, the choir was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Generalitat de Catalunya.
“"This is an entity that is the fruit of many years of dedication, work, and collective effort. It is important to publicly recognize the work of local individuals and associations, often altruistic."
“"It has been 100 years of tenacity to make music, culture, and choral singing a bond."
Following the award ceremony, the second part of the play El compromís de l’Alera was performed, the first part of which had been staged the previous day. Sunday's program also included an artisan fair, a circus workshop, and the 25th edition of the traditional lacemakers' gathering, which brought together nearly 200 participants.
The Perot and Alera Festival aims to commemorate Castellserà's historical past, particularly the figure of the bandit Perot d'Argensola, whose stories date back to the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Throughout the weekend, the municipality transforms into an authentic medieval village, with decorated streets and residents dressed in period attire.
