Project Gutenberg 2024-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 104 Aladern, Josep 1869 1918 Vidal i Rosich, Cosme Rosich, Cosme Vidal i Aladern, Joseph Costums típicas de la ciutat de Valls $aFerrol :$bImprenta y librería de R.Pita, $c1895. digital editor: Joan Queralt Gil "Costums típicas de la ciutat de Valls" by Josep Aladern is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the traditional customs and festivals unique to the city of Valls in Catalonia, highlighting its rich cultural heritage. Through detailed descriptions of the city's history, local festivities, and traditional events like the Castells and various folk dances, the author presents Valls as a vibrant representation of Catalan identity. In the book, Aladern captures the essence of Valls, discussing key aspects such as its geographical setting, which influences its agricultural and cultural dynamics. The narrative delves into the origins and significance of various local customs, like the mesmerizing Castells (human towers) that represent a unique blend of community spirit and physical prowess. He also describes traditional dances and the extravagant figures, like giants and dragons, that add color to the local festivals. By weaving together history, folklore, and cultural practices, the book serves as a valuable homage to the traditions of Valls, offering readers a glimpse into the community's pride and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240630113114aladern 1895 ES Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. ca Valls (Spain) DP Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other 74693 2025-06-29T08:38:11.839058 text/html 50050 2024-07-04T01:35:03 text/html 290569 2025-06-29T08:38:14.712052 application/epub+zip 289232 2025-06-29T08:38:13.025028 application/epub+zip 171448 2025-06-29T08:38:12.344031 application/epub+zip 262125 2025-06-29T08:38:16.059065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251265 2025-06-29T08:38:14.279070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63582 2025-06-29T08:38:11.702073 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43771 2024-07-04T01:35:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15605 2025-06-29T08:38:16.185027 application/rdf+xml 10207 2025-06-29T08:38:12.669087 image/jpeg 2197 2025-06-29T08:38:12.502048 image/jpeg 663084 2025-06-29T08:38:11.855058 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog ca.wikipedia