honorable mention
David Oliete Casanova spain
title
Human towers competition
The “Concurs de Castells” takes place once every two years in the city of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. Last edition took place in October 2018 with the participation of 34 teams from all around Catalonia and a live audience of more than 20.000 people. During the competition, the higher and difficult to build a tower is, the more points a team gets.
Human Towers, known in Catalan language as "castells", have been one of the most important cultural traditions in the region of Catalonia for more than 200 years and have become part of the identity of Catalan people. In 2010, the “castells” were declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. “Strength, balance, courage and common sense” is their motto.
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entry description
The human tower team “Colla Vella Xiquets de Valls” was the winner of the 27th edition of the “Concurs de Castells de Tarragona”, the most important human tower competition in the region of Catalonia, in Spain. The team got this achievement after completing successfully some of the highest and most difficult human structures ever seen.The “Concurs de Castells” takes place once every two years in the city of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. Last edition took place in October 2018 with the participation of 34 teams from all around Catalonia and a live audience of more than 20.000 people. During the competition, the higher and difficult to build a tower is, the more points a team gets.
Human Towers, known in Catalan language as "castells", have been one of the most important cultural traditions in the region of Catalonia for more than 200 years and have become part of the identity of Catalan people. In 2010, the “castells” were declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. “Strength, balance, courage and common sense” is their motto.
about the photographer
Documentary photographer and filmmaker born in Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) who lived in Cardiff and Barcelona. His latest works have been published on international media such as National Geographic Magazine, Red Bull TV, Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Times, Traveler Magazine of China, The Guardian, GEO Magazine and Daily Mail, among others. His projects have been also awarded at the International Photography Awards, the Travel Photographer of the Year and the Seoul International Short Film Festival, in Korea, among others. David is currently based in Catalonia working on personal and commissioned projects and is available for assignments worldwide.back to gallery