1st place
gold star award
David Oliete Casanova
spain 
title
Human Towers in Catalonia
In 2010, UNESCO declared the "Castells" a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
This series was taken at the last “Concurs de Castells”, the most important Human Towers Competition in the copuntry that takes place once every two years in the city of Tarragona, Catalonia.
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entry description
The human towers (known in Catalan as "Castells”) have become part of the identity of Catalan people and one of the most important cultural traditions in Catalonia, Spain, for more than 200 years. The teams are made of between 100 to 500 women and men try to build the higher human tower posible. Young and light members form the top of the tower while heavier members form the base. For their success, a crowded and stunning base of hundreds of people needs to be previously perfectly set upIn 2010, UNESCO declared the "Castells" a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
This series was taken at the last “Concurs de Castells”, the most important Human Towers Competition in the copuntry that takes place once every two years in the city of Tarragona, Catalonia.
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
