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Festival Terra de Trobadors

Població: Castelló d’Empúries (Alt Empordà)
Dates: 12-09-2008 / 14-09-2008
Època: Edat Mitjana
Pàgina web: http://www.terradetrobadors.cat

In the Middle Ages Castelló d'Empúries was the capital of the County of Empúries. Witnesses of the town's importance are the Royal curia, a cathedral, a Jewish Jewry and synagogue, a prison and many walls, which were undoubtedly an ideal setting for Middle Ages musicians.Sixteen years ago, against the incomparable backdrop of the Countship of Castelló d'Empúries, the Land of Minstrels Festival came to life, a multi-disciplinary festival that relives times of splendour in medieval Castelló.

 
The Land of the Minstrels Festival is cultural, popular and entertaining, a collective event in which all the local residents and organizations take part, giving it its unique flavour.

 

Some of the highlights of the programmed events are the musicians, professional actors, music shows, dance and street theatre. Catalan music and theatre groups like Trencaclosques, Els Berros de la Cort, El Centre d'Estudis Trobadorescos (Centre of Minstrel's Studies) have performed in the Festival as well as foreign artists like Italian "a capella" choir Sanacore or French L'Ost de Montjoie.

 

Theme talks about Medieval Empúries and its capital Castelló as well as minstrel's poetry in Catalan speaking areas, are also given by prominent researchers and university professors during the festival sponsored by the Centre of Minstrel's Studies. Exhibitions and guided tours focusing on the same historical period also take place with the purpose make our cultural heritage known.

 

Apart from the high quality shows and dances of great historical rigour, other events of a more festive nature can also be enjoyed: a medieval supper, artisan displays, medieval market, the tournament and knight's battles or minstrels and jugglers, to name some. Parallel, seminars are held and guided visits to the medieval and monumental buildings organised.