Description
CASTELL GROUPS: CHILDREN AND SOCIAL ROLE
Book Summary
This volume collects the papers and reflections from the IV Simposi Casteller, focusing on the fundamental role of children (canalla) within the castell groups (colles castelleres). The work analyzes how the youngest members are not only a key piece in the construction of the castells, but also protagonists of educational projects that transcend the festive sphere. A rigorous study on the social, formative, and cultural dimension of the canalla in the castell universe, essential for understanding generational turnover and the transmission of this tradition.
What is it about?
The book addresses the role of the canalla in the castell groups from a multidisciplinary perspective. Based on the conclusions of the IV Simposi Casteller, two main aspects are explored: on one hand, the technical and strategic function of children in the execution of the castells; on the other, their integration into educational programs that foster values such as teamwork, personal improvement, and cultural roots. The work examines how these groups become socializing agents and how children's participation contributes to the sustainability and evolution of the castell tradition.
Main themes
- The role of the canalla as a structural element in the construction of castells
- Educational and pedagogical projects linked to the castell groups
- Intergenerational transmission and turnover in the castell tradition
- The castell group as a space for socialization and learning for children and youth
- Analysis of the social and cultural impact of the canalla in the castell world
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at members of castell groups, educators, pedagogues, researchers of folklore and popular culture, as well as anyone interested in understanding the social and formative dimension of the castell tradition. It is also highly useful for those responsible for educational projects seeking to integrate intangible heritage into the school environment.
What this book offers
- A detailed and updated analysis of the role of the canalla in castell groups, based on a specialized symposium
- Conceptual tools to understand how popular traditions can be integrated into formal educational projects
- A multidisciplinary vision that combines the technical, social, and pedagogical perspective of the castell phenomenon
- Keys to valuing the importance of generational turnover in the survival of cultural traditions
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Folk art, regional and national history
- Collection: L'aixecador
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2015
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 475 g
Editorial review
A reference work for those who wish to delve into the social and educational dimension of the castells, beyond the spectacle. The compilation of the symposium's papers offers a rigorous and updated approach to an often neglected aspect: the role of the youngest members in the continuity of this tradition. Its reading is especially valuable for education professionals and members of groups seeking to theoretically ground their pedagogical and cultural transmission practices.