{"id":1189,"date":"2018-08-03T10:44:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T10:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/?p=1189"},"modified":"2018-11-19T11:53:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:53:23","slug":"1189","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staysitges.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/03\/1189\/","title":{"rendered":"The most anticipated summer party is coming &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The most anticipated summer party is coming&#8230;<\/h1>\n<h2>Summer is fast, so much so that suddenly we realize that we have a little more than a month&#8217;s vacation&#8230; and we rush to squeeze what we have left and be able to finish making all the plans we had set for this summer.<br \/>\nAlthough it gives us a slight slump feeling, the arrival of August in Sitges means that something very good about.<\/h2>\n<p>Nothing more and nothing less than our &#8220;Festa Major&#8221;! The popular party most adored by the locals and by the tourists who come to live it every year. Days of concerts, popular dances, fireworks, endless activities for the whole family&#8230; and above all, lots of\u00a0emotions.<\/p>\n<p>The party lasts from August 19 to 26, and this is the incredible program that is prepared:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunday 19th<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>EXHIBITION OF THE FLAG OF SANT BARTOMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open during the hours of parish church celebrations<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/1\/781\/20526397459_50914613e6_q.jpg\" alt=\"prego-satiric-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LECTURA DEL PREG\u00d3N SAT\u00cdRICO\u00a0<\/strong><strong>(Reading of Satirical Opening Speech)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19.00h Opposite the Palau del Rei Moro (Street d\u2019en Bosch, 10-12)<\/p>\n<p>By Merc\u00e8 Garcia Campillo. At the end, announcement of the \u201cPubilla\u201d and \u201cHereu\u201d of Agrupaci\u00f3 de Balls Populars de Sitges 2018 and member\u2019s awards. The party will conclude with a glass of cava and refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Agrupaci\u00f3 de Balls Populars de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BARRAQUES (Music concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20.00h La Fragata<\/p>\n<p>Concert by N\u00faria Graham<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Barraques in collaboration with Comissi\u00f3 de Festa Major<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Festa Major Sitges 2016\" src=\"https:\/\/farm4.staticflickr.com\/3905\/14973962085_6d0a96300b_m.jpg\" alt=\"festa-major-sitges-prego\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PREG\u00d3N DE FIESTA MAYOR (Fiesta Mayor Street Cry)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>21.30h On the &#8220;Pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament &#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Opening speech by Talino Plana, with simultaneous interpretation in Catalan sign language. The Preg\u00f3 (Festa Major Street Cry) will be broadcasted live at the Fragata. In the case of rain or bad weather, the proclamation will take place elsewhere to that be announced through the social networks.<\/p>\n<p>Once the speech is concluded, on the Baluard Square celebration of the beginning of the Fiesta Mayor with a glass of Cava, courtesy of Perbacco and a glass of beer courtesy of La Sitgetana Craftbeer<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BARRAQUES (Music concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4439\/36970132691_cd29f0acc5_q.jpg\" alt=\"barraques-festa-major-sitges\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La Fragata<\/p>\n<p>With concerts by :<\/p>\n<p>22.45h Mishima<\/p>\n<p>00.35h Buhos<\/p>\n<p>02.10h Dj Send0<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Barraques in collaboration with Comissi\u00f3 de Festa Major<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Monday 20th\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5784\/20596556000_a95a5dd770_q.jpg\" alt=\"vestim-gegants-moros-festa-major-sitges\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VESTIMOS A LOS GEGANTS MOROS (Let us dress the &#8220;Gegants Moros&#8221;)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18.30h Opposite the Palau del Rei Moro<\/p>\n<p>We will dress La-hia and Fa-luch with the company of the children.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Agrupaci\u00f3 de Balls Populars de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CINEMA A LA FRESCA\u00a0<\/strong><strong>(Outdoor cinema)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/9\/8633\/28503688903_88abc722aa_q.jpg\" alt=\"cine-a-la-fresca-sitges-festa-major-programa\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>22.00h Hort de Can Fal\u00e7<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Aida&#8221; opera by Giuseppe Verdi live from the Sydney Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Admission price: \u20ac 10. Tickets on sale at www.cineclubsitges.com and at the Cinema Prado box office.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Cineclub Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>M\u00daSICA EN LA CALLE (Music on the streets)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 19.00h, in different establishments<\/p>\n<p>Pique Nique, Hotel Sitges 1883, Caf\u00e8 Bar Roy, Janio\u2019s Bar, La Cava del Retiro, La Guineu and Jardins del Retiro<\/p>\n<p>The music groups and artists, Justo, Ra\u00fcl Bonilla, Oshun, Ramz\u00e9h, Sergi Ram\u00edrez, Sergi Estella and Xarim Arest\u00e9, \u00a0will act as a final party in the Retiro gardens, at 22.00h.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 21st\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4411\/35908217703_76453aeed7_q.jpg\" alt=\"trasllat-imatge-sant-bartomeu-sitges-festa-major-programa\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20.30h From Parroquia de Sant Bartomeu y Santa Tecla<\/p>\n<p>The Municipal Commission of the Festa Major de Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla, representing the municipal authorities, will recieve the icon of Sant Bartomeu from parish vicar Josep Pausas and to the sound of the Agrupaci\u00f3 Musical Suburband of El Retiro, will parade it this year to Casino Prado Suburense (c\/ Francesc Gum\u00e0, 6-14), place designated by the Pendonist, Tony Tudela P\u00e9rez.<\/p>\n<p>The route will follow the streets of Baluard, pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament, Major, Cap de la Vila, Jes\u00fas, Francesc Gum\u00e0.<\/p>\n<p>To follow, inauguration of the exhibition of the image of Sant Bartomeu open until 21:00h.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONCERT OF \u201cHAVANERES\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19.30h Paseo de la Ribera<\/p>\n<p>By Havaneres Xarxa. The typical &#8220;rom cremat&#8221; \u00a0(burned rum) will be offered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EL BALL (The Dance \u2013 Fiesta Mayor concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MARIA ARNAL I MARCEL BAG\u00c9S<\/p>\n<p>22.30h Baluard<\/p>\n<p>Recognized with all the possible prizes within the panorama of Catalan independent music, the Badalona vocalist and the guitarist of Flix continue the chain of popular music transmission with their own songs.<\/p>\n<p>Price: \u20ac 9 Limited capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for sale at the Commission stand and at the Tourist Office.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LA PALMERA TORTA SELECTORS (Dj\u2019s selected by the La Palmera Torta organization)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>00.00h Baluard de Santa Caterina<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wednesday 22nd\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>EXHIBITION OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10.30h to 13.00h and from 17.00h to 21.00h at Casino Prado Suburense<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FESTA MAJOR VERMOUTH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>13.00h Ateneu Popular de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>(c\/ del Sol, 2)<\/p>\n<p>Ateneu invites all Sitgetans and Sitgetanas to share this moment and celebrate the arrival of the Fiesta with live music by the group Sidral Brass Band.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Ateneu Popular de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCASTELLS\u201d POPULAR REHEARSAL OF FIESTA MAJOR (open rehearsal of human towers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the rehearsal, presentation of the Pubilla and Hereu of the Colla Jove de Castellers 2018. Snack and glass of cava<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DELIVERY OF THE FLAG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7423\/9573736206_048de207be_q.jpg\" alt=\"entrega-bandera-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>21.30h Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla<\/p>\n<p>with poems and singing of Sant Bartomeu &#8220;Goigs&#8221; (praises) by the \u201cAmics de l\u2019Orgue\u201d chorus . This year, the author of the Poem of the Flag titled &#8220;Bon Viatge!&#8221; (Nice trip!) is the writing group \u201c Talleres de Texto\u201d and the illustration that accompanies it is made by Iris Salam\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARADING OF THE TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the act in the Parish Church<\/p>\n<p>Followed by the musical group &#8220;Agrupaci\u00f3 Musical Suburband del Retiro&#8221; parading to the home of the President of the &#8220;Commissi\u00f3&#8221;, Maica D\u00edez-Alc\u00f3n, on Santa B\u00e1rbara, 26.<\/p>\n<p>Route: Baluard, pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament, Major, Parellades, pla\u00e7a del Pou Vedre, Santa B\u00e0rbara.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SINDRIADA POPULAR (watermelon for all)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the flag is arrived arrives at Parc de Can B\u00f3ta<\/p>\n<p>The event will be livened up by the music of the group Retrio.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Comissi\u00f3 de Festa Major with the collaboration of fruter\u00eda Albert i Anna.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Thursday 23rd August<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>La Vig\u00edlia\u00a0<\/strong><strong>(The Eve)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>EXHIBITION OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 11.00h to till the start of the Civic Procession, Casino Prado Suburense<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ENTRADA DE GRALLERS ( Arrival of the &#8220;Grallers&#8221; )<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4403\/36357793130_158c9aab51_q.jpg\" alt=\"entrada-grallers-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12.00h Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Major and pla\u00e7a de l\u2019Ajuntament<\/p>\n<p>The different groups offer their inaugural concert in tribute to the founders of the Festa Major. Participation of \u201cgrallers\u201d of Escola de Grallers de Sitges, Marcets, La Sitja, Colla Maricel, Santa Madrona i Mont\u00f2nec (because of their 40th anniversary), and the groups of \u201csacaires\u201d, Joan Olarte, V\u00edctor Berbegal and Miquel Acunya.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>21 MUSKETS ARE FIRED AND THE PARISH CHURCH BELLS ARE RUNG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>14.00h Playa de la Fragata<\/p>\n<p>By Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges in commemoration of their 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SARDANAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>14.00h Cap de la Vila<\/p>\n<p>Two emblematic Sitges sardanas are danced: \u201cLa process\u00f3 de Sant Bartomeu\u201d (The Procession of Sant Bartomeu) by the maestro Antoni Catal\u00e0 and \u201cLa Festa Major\u201d, by Enric Morera, played by La Cobla Sitgetana<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARADE OF TRADITIONAL POPULAR DANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5777\/20790969696_a6e250396c_q.jpg\" alt=\"gegants-vila-sitges-festa-major\" width=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>14.00h Plaza del Ayuntamiento<\/p>\n<p>Starting at Plaza Ayuntamiento: Gegants, Cabe\u00e7uts, Drac, \u00c0liga, Diables, Bastons, Cercolets, Panderetes, Pastorets, Cintes, Gitanes and Moixiganga, accompanied by the musical group Suburband Retiro.<\/p>\n<p>At the Cap de la Vila, the Moixiganga will perform the complete dance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE OF \u201cBALLS PARLATS\u201d (the &#8220;balls parlats&#8221; are the recitation of verses of some of the popular dances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>14.30h Hort de Can Fal\u00e7<\/p>\n<p>Arriving at Hort Can Fal\u00e7, \u00a0In honor of the authorities and the citizens, all the groups will perform the full dances and there will be \u201cBalls Parlats\u201d (speeches\/recitation of verses): Ball de diables, Ball de Cercolets, Ball de Gitanes and Ball de Pastorets).<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously some groups will visit the Sant Joan Baptista Hospital<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CASTELLES EXHIBITION \u00a0(Human Towers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18.00h Cap de la Vila<\/p>\n<p>By Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CIVIC PROCESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/4\/3808\/9885096173_3f38196398_q.jpg\" alt=\"processo-civica-sitges-festa-major\" width=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>19.00h From the home of the president of Comisi\u00f3n de Fiesta Mayor, Maica D\u00edez-Alc\u00f3n<\/p>\n<p>(Santa B\u00e1rbara, 26)<\/p>\n<p>The group of traditional dancers and musicians and the authorities, will recover the shrine of Sant Bartomeu from the place designated by the \u201cpendonista\u201d of the Festa Major 2018, Mr. Tony Tudela P\u00e9rez, and and they will accompany it to the parish church.<\/p>\n<p>Route: Santa B\u00e1rbara, plaza del Pozo Vedre, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Sant Francesc, Sant Gaudenci, Francesc Gum\u00e0, Jes\u00fas, Santiago Rusi\u00f1ol, Barcelona, Davallada, carrer d&#8217;en Bosch, pla\u00e7a del Ayuntamiento and Baluard.<\/p>\n<p>In front of the doors of the parish church, the popular dances receive the image of Sant Bartomeu which, accompanied by the authorities, the \u201cPendonista\u201d and \u201cCordonistes\u201d will be placed in the presbytery to preside over the liturgies of the festival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIREWORKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm4.staticflickr.com\/3918\/14826544599_33d590c16f_m.jpg\" alt=\"castell-de-foc-sitges-festa-major\" width=\"200\" height=\"136\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>23.00h From la Punta (Parish), La Fragata and the breakwaters<\/p>\n<p>By Pirot\u00e8cnia Igual S.A. and artistic design by Isidre Pa\u00f1ella i Virella. Honorary Citizen of Sitges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CASTELL DE FOC EN CALMA (Fireworks in calm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>23.00h Passeig de la Ribera<\/p>\n<p>(in front of Pic-Nic Restaurant, on the sea side)<\/p>\n<p>During the pyrotechnic show, a seating area will be set up, where attendees will enjoy a tasting of a glass of cava Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut.<\/p>\n<p>Price: 5 euros. Tickets for sale at the Commission stand and at the Sitges Tourist Office.<\/p>\n<p>Disabled people free.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration: Perbacco and cava Maria Casanovas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE DESCENT OF THE STAIRS BY THE POPULAR DANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7356\/9580068443_b1f4983f3c_q.jpg\" alt=\"baixada-escales-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once the fireworks are over, the popular dances descend the \u201cLa Punta\u201d stairs<\/p>\n<p>Parade to El Greco Monument and back to Carrer Nou.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SARDANAS Eve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From midnight at Cap de la Vila<\/p>\n<p>With Cobla Sitgetana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EL BALL (The Dance \u2013 Fiesta Mayor concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From midnight, on La Fragata beach<\/p>\n<p>With Orquesta Taxman, guaranteeing a night of rhythm and \u201csabor\u201d, and the internationally recognized, Sitges DJ, Nuria Scarp.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Friday 24th\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Diada de Sant Bartomeu Ap\u00f3stol, Patron Saint of Sitges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>JOYFUL AND FESTIVE \u201cMATINAL\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/6\/5590\/14829650469_4d15ffa0d7_q.jpg\" alt=\"matinal-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6h Desdel Baluard Miquel Utrillo i Morlius<\/p>\n<p>6h From Baluard Miquel Utrillo i Morlius<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;matinal&#8221; begins early in the morning, and the folkloric dances and musicians with the \u201ccharanga\u201d Buskant el To, follow an itinerary through the streets of town while flowers are handed out to lady spectators by &#8220;la Comissi\u00f3 de Festa Major&#8221;. People can join in the &#8220;ball de faixes&#8221; (one must be dressed in white and wear &#8220;espardenyes de betes&#8221; (espadrilles with ribbons) and a &#8220;faixa&#8221; (waistband in the fashion of the castellers).<\/p>\n<p>Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Port de n\u2019Alegre, Rafel Llopart, Sant Dami\u00e0, Sant Sebasti\u00e0, Jes\u00fas, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Espalter, pla\u00e7a del Pou Vedre, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major \u00a0and Ajuntament.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLEMN MASS IN HONOUR OF SANT BARTOUMEU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10.30h Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla<\/p>\n<p>Presided over by Father Josep Pausas, rector. This year, the group Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges, will make the offering to Sant Bartomeu commemorating its 25th anniversary. At the end of the celebration, song of the \u201cGoigs\u201d (praises) \u00a0of the Saint in charge of the Choir of the Amics del Orgue and veneration of the relic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXIT FROM MASS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4440\/36605583442_ea7241914f_q.jpg\" alt=\"sortida-ofici-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After the celebration of mass, from the Baluard to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento<\/p>\n<p>Musical parade of the Band, which will accompany the authorities to the Town Hall. Then, all the dances and their respective musicians will perform, together with the Cobla Maricel and the Suburband del Retiro Music Group, they will come together in one of the most magical moments of the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>After the performance of the popular dances, the band will perform &#8220;Els Segadors&#8221;, the national hymn of Catalonia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CASTELLS EXHIBITION (Human Towers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>13.00h Plaza del Ayuntamiento<\/p>\n<p>Performed by Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONCERT- VERMOUTH OF FESTA MAJOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>13.00h After the exit of mass<\/p>\n<p>Casino Prado Suburense, \u00a0Cobla Maricel will perform \u201cConcert per cobla &amp; gralles\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro with the performance of Agrupaci\u00f3n Musical Suburband del Retiro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SANT BARTOMEU\u2019S PROCESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19.30h From Baluard<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/9\/8263\/29101193782_4ff2edace9_q.jpg\" alt=\"processo-sant-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Circuit around town with the authorities, the Saint and the folkloric dances and musicians, accompanied by all the Sitgetanas and Sitgetans who wish it. The rector of the parish, Mn. Josep Pausas y Mas will preside over the processional act joined by the Illustrious Town Hall dignataries.<\/p>\n<p>The popular dances, grallers and the Suburband del Retiro will precede the tabernacle. The tabernacle, with the image of the Saint, will be taken by the \u201cCostaleros\u201d of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla. The Flag of Sant Bartomeu shall be carried by the pendonista Tony Tudela P\u00e9rez, who has named as Cordonistes Vinyet Tudela Aledo, Gerard Ferrer Cuellar, Isaac Bielsa Tutusaus and Josep M. Marrades Puig.<\/p>\n<p>Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusi\u00f1ol, Jes\u00fas, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, passeig de la Ribera, Nou, Major, plaza de Ayuntamiento and Baluard.<\/p>\n<p>As the procession advances along the Paseo de la Ribera, the religous procession will be saluted by firing mortars and the ringing of bells, La Cobla Sitgetana will interpret the sardanas \u201cEls Gegants de Sitges\u201d composed by Tom\u00e0s Gil i Membrado and \u201cLa Process\u00f3 de Sant Bartomeu\u201d, composed by Antoni Catal\u00e0 i Vidal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SANT BARTOMEU RETURNS TO THE PARISH CHURCH\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4331\/35949070394_5f3cb024be_q.jpg\" alt=\"entrada-sant-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the Saint is being returned to the parish church, in the plaza del Baluard in front of the church all the fires and crackers are lit, the dances are carried out to their respective music and a small firework display takes place. It is, in all probability, one of the most emotional and awe inspiring moments of the fiesta.<\/p>\n<p>Then, inside the temple, closing prayer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LAST DANCE OF THE \u201cB\u00c8STIES DE FOC\u201d AND GEGANTS (Beasts of fire and giants)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the Saint restored to the parish church, the gegants, drac and \u00e0liga (papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 giants, dragons and eagle) dance their farewell at Pla\u00e7a de l&#8217;Ajuntament.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EL BALL (The Dance \u2013 Fiesta Mayor concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>23h La Fragata Beach<\/p>\n<p>With Falciots Ninja, Ramon Mirabet and dj\u2019s Kimberly i Clark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday 25th <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vot de Vila a Sant Lli (Vow of the town to Saint Lli)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VERMUT DE SANT LLI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/9\/8380\/29114205052_e44974fee3_q.jpg\" alt=\"vermut-sant-lli-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12.30h El Vall, in front of Bar La Guineu<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature a performance of group \u201cLes Guineus del Dixie\u201d. A new vermouth &#8220;India&#8221;, will be served.<\/p>\n<p>Organized in collaboration with Bar Restaurant La Guineu .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MASS IN HONOR OF THE DEAD OF SITGES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19.30h Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla<\/p>\n<p>We are invited to remember those who, with us, lived the Sitges Fiesta with joy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SANT BARTOMEU CONCERT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>21.30h Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla<\/p>\n<p>By \u00a0Mari\u00e0 Franco (tenor) and Francesc Pi (organ)<\/p>\n<p>Voluntary entrance fee.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Amics de l\u2019Orgue de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DINNER LUNCH CABARET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7751\/28353085884_5d583671e6_q.jpg\" alt=\"sopar-prado-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>22h Casino Prado Suburense<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of \u201cPubilles\u201d of Casino Prado and Carrusel and the \u201cHereu\u201d of Carrusel.<\/p>\n<p>More information at www.casinoprado.cat<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EL BALL (The Dance \u2013 Fiesta Mayor concerts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>23h La Fragata Beach<\/p>\n<p>With Momo (Queen Tribute), Coldday (Coldplay Tribute) and Dj Coco.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunday 26th August<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>OPEN DOORS AT THE MUSEUMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 10.00h to 20.00h Museo Maricel and Museo Cau Ferrat<\/p>\n<p>From 11.00h to 14.00h and from 17.00h to 20.00h Fundaci\u00f3n St\u00e4mpfli<\/p>\n<p>In honour of the festivity of Sant Bartomeu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCASTELLS\u201d EXHIBITION OF FIESTA MAYOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7389\/9590557220_a691ab6a01_q.jpg\" alt=\"castells-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>18.30h Plaza del Ayuntamiento<\/p>\n<p>With the groups of Minyons de Terrassa, els Xicots de Vilafranca and \u00a0Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by: Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DANCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19.30 h Hort de Can Fal\u00e7<\/p>\n<p>By Josep Delgado.<\/p>\n<p>A cargo de Josep Delgado.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SARDANA CLOSING EVE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c1.staticflickr.com\/5\/4415\/35993048324_ddd1467799_q.jpg\" alt=\"revetlla-festa-major-sitges-programa\" \/><\/p>\n<p>22.15h Sant Sebasti\u00e0 Beach<\/p>\n<p>With Cobla Maricel. 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