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On the backs of giants…

The men at the bottom are like flying buttresses, holding up a growing tower of people, culminating with two young girls in a crash helmets preparing to stand at the top.

Here’s a video of these climbers, just one of the many colorful celebrations of Catalan culture spilling into the streets and squares of Barcelona.

5 responses to “Vertical Scrum”

  1. Oh, you were fortunate to see that in person! A bit dizzying to watch the video. Very impressive!
    I wonder if there has ever been a major fall with traumatic injuries such as paraplegia. A very dangerous feat.

  2. one of the highlights at last year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival was the screening of this film, with director Q&A afterward :

    http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/films/castells/full-details

    incredible documentary, incredibly dangerous activity…

  3. Great shot and video! Is that SAnta Maria del Mar in the background? Fascinating city, Barcelona!

  4. Maybe they’re recreating the human genome… looks a lot like DNA…

  5. Sweet, that would have been impressive to see.

    The World Through My Eyes

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