Chronicle of the Diada of the Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls with castells and female leadership
La Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls starred in a day full of casteller activity and debate about female leadership within the casteller world. This day combined action in the square with a reflection that brought together various prominent voices from the sector.
On Wednesday, La Colla Vella participated in a day of reflection on female leadership with the presence of Lu Quintero, casteller and member of the group’s Feminist Commission. Also participating were Maria Alvarado, Helena Llagostera, and Yasmina Armesto, who shared experiences and viewpoints with the Castellers de Vilafranca.
The day of reflection on female leadership
Outstanding participation from La Colla Vella
On Wednesday, La Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls was present at a day dedicated to discussing female leadership in the casteller world. Lu Quintero, as a member of the Feminist Commission, contributed her experience and perspective.
Voices from different groups
The Castellers de Vilafranca also took part in this meeting, where Maria Alvarado, Helena Llagostera, Yasmina Armesto, and Lu Quintero shared their experiences and viewpoints, enriching the debate about the role of women in casteller leadership.
Castells loaded and unloaded at the Diada
Second round: 4d10fm loaded
At the diada on August 30, La Colla Vella loaded the 4d10fm in the second round, a construction that requires great coordination and strength.
Third round and final pillars
In the third round, the group unloaded the 4d9fp, demonstrating solidity and experience. In the pillar round, they successfully completed the pd8fm, closing the diada with a pillar of strength and elegance.
Evaluation and meaning of the Diada
An event that combines tradition and debate
The diada was not only a moment to showcase casteller skill but also to bring to the table relevant issues such as female leadership, which is increasingly gaining prominence within the groups.
The importance of female presence
The participation of figures like Lu Quintero and other casteller women in the day of reflection shows that the role of women in the casteller world is in full transformation and growth.
Who knows if this momentum will be key for new milestones in the future?
La Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls demonstrated that tradition and modernity can go hand in hand, both in the square and in the internal debate.
