Catalonia, home to a thousand-year-old nation, has a wealth of traditional festivals. Ancient secular rites, customs and traditions of diverse origins survive in Catalonia. Circular dances such as the sardana, of remote Mediterranean origin, and dances originally from the Maghreb, such as the jota. Spectacular elements such as gegants [giants], capgrossos [big-headed figures] and cavallets [people dressed up as horses]...

One of the main features of this exhibition is that it includes contributions typical of each new centre it visits, making it an event that re-creates itself as it travels. Catalonia is a country of festivals where the people play a major role. By watching festivities we gain a better understanding of people.