Casteller
January 2, 2012 10:56 PM   Subscribe

In the city of Tarragona, Spain, castellers gather every two years to see who can build the highest, most intricate human castles. This uniquely Catalan tradition requires astonishing strength, finesse, and balance. Not to mention courage.
posted by moorooka (6 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: Double. -- taz



 
In the Hills, the Cities.
posted by mr_roboto at 11:10 PM on January 2, 2012


Previously.
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:11 PM on January 2, 2012


Note to self: don't put these guys in the oubliette.
posted by alexei at 11:14 PM on January 2, 2012


Man, same first comment, too. I guess that story sticks with you...
posted by mr_roboto at 11:16 PM on January 2, 2012


Also, this so looks like fun. BRB, learning Catalan.
posted by Mister Fabulous at 11:34 PM on January 2, 2012


Somehow I expected it to sound like bowling pins knocking together when they fell down.
posted by XMLicious at 11:44 PM on January 2, 2012


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