What's the story:

What about spending a weekend surrounded by giants, bugs, dragons, heads and dolls from all over Catalonia, and even France and Belgium? The Friends of the Gigants of Montblanc celebrate their 15 years with a large meeting of Giants. During two days the streets of the medieval village will be taken by musicians Duch as the gralleros, dolçaires and 30 groups with more than 700 participants.

The giant of 6 meters long brought by the French group will make you feel tiny. The Giants of Leganés, accompanied by their band Hill recreate legends and stories. You’ll find dragons, eagles and the most amazing puppets of all colors and sizes.

An opportunity to view over 70 giants!

Timetable:

Saturday 9 and Sunday May 10, 2009

The best season:

spring

Lunch tips:

If you are hungry and you prefer to eat outside Montblanc and flee the crowd, go to L'Espluga del Francolí to enjoy some cuisine of fresh market  at the Simó de Palau restaurant.

More info:

Program Summary:

Saturday May 9:
- 17:00, Presentation of the Giants from outside Catalonia (Plaça dels jueus, in front of the Palau Aleny)
- 19:00, International Pasacalle of giants and music groups from: Steenvoorde (France), Diksmuide (Belgium), from Vilafranca Conflent (Catalunya Nord / France), Leganés (Madrid).

Sunday May 10:
From 11:30, Walk of the Giants (Starts at the Plaza / Muralla de Sant Francesc)

Photo: © Amics dels Gegants de Montblanc