Description
Castells: duration of performances and economic impact
Book Summary
This volume collects the papers presented at the VI Casteller Symposium, which addressed two fundamental issues for the future of the *casteller* movement: the duration of performances and the ideal number of participating groups, as well as the economic and social impact of cultural facilities such as the new Museu Casteller de Catalunya. Through the voices of *castellers*, journalists, historians, and analysts, the reader will find a multidisciplinary analysis that provides keys to understanding the current challenges of this tradition.
What is it about?
The book is organized around two thematic axes. The first addresses the duration of *casteller* performances and the participation of groups, issues that generate debate within the *casteller* world and affect the organization of events and their future viability. The second axis focuses on the economic and social impact of cultural infrastructure linked to *castells*, taking the Museu Casteller de Catalunya project as a case study. The different perspectives of specialists and stakeholders offer a complete and updated view of these topics.
Main themes
- Duration and format of *casteller* performances
- Participation and number of groups in events (*diades*)
- Economic impact of cultural facilities
- Museumification and the patrimonialization of popular culture
- Social analysis of the contemporary *casteller* movement
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for *castellers*, scholars of popular culture, cultural managers, specialized journalists, and anyone interested in the organizational, economic, and social dimension of the *casteller* world. It is also of interest to readers who want to delve into current debates on the sustainability and future projection of this tradition.
What this book contributes
- A multidisciplinary analysis of the organizational challenges of the *casteller* movement
- Data and reflections on the economic impact of cultural facilities
- Contrasting perspectives from various agents in the sector
- Keys to understanding the current debate on the duration and format of performances
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Folk art, popular culture
- Collection: L'Aixecador
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 237 g
Editorial review
This book offers a solid and current contribution to the debate on the future of the *casteller* world, combining academic analysis with the vision of professionals and enthusiasts. Its clear structure and the diversity of voices make it a useful tool for anyone who wants to understand the internal dynamics and the economic and social challenges of one of Catalonia's most iconic cultural expressions.