The Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls stands out at the Diada de la Bisbal with a loaded 5d9f and a 4d9f
La Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls starred in an intense and emotion-filled performance at the Diada of the Festa Major of La Bisbal del Penedès. Their first round began with the loading of the 5d9f, a castell that leaves no one indifferent.
The performance continued with notable successes that made the entire square vibrate, making it clear that Colla Vella has neither lost its ambition nor its ability to build high-difficulty castells.
The Diada with Colla Vella: a day of high-level castells
How did the first round with the 5d9f develop?
Colla Vella loaded the 5d9f in the first round, a structure that demands great precision and balance. Despite the complexity, the castell held firm, showing the solidity of the castellers.
La @collavella loads the 5d9f in the first round#CastellsenXarxa #Castells #Castellers #Castelleres pic.twitter.com/WhiaYYxOM2
— Castells en Xarxa (@CastellsEnXarxa) August 15, 2026
What happened in the second and third rounds?
In the second round, the colla successfully unloaded the 4d9f, overcoming the challenge without major complications. In the third round, they completed the 4d8p, a structure with a pillar, which closed the performance with great applause from the audience.
4d8p by @collavella in the third round#CastellsenXarxa #Castells #Castellers #Castelleres pic.twitter.com/qw3pJAYUBQ
— Castells en Xarxa (@CastellsEnXarxa) August 15, 2026
Meaning and impact of the performance at La Bisbal del Penedès
Why is this performance relevant for Colla Vella?
The performance at La Bisbal strengthens Colla Vella’s position as one of the leading groups in high-range castells, especially because they maintained the difficulty in a festive and pressured context.
How does this Diada affect the fans and residents of La Bisbal?
For the residents, seeing castells like the 5d9f or the 4d9f live is a gift that strengthens their rootedness in the local castell culture and generates a festive atmosphere that unites generations and visitors.
Human details and highlights of the day
Which moments captivated the audience the most?
The loading of the 5d9f in the first round was a tense moment that left everyone breathless. The unloading of the 4d9f and the 4d8p were celebrated with great bursts of joy and emotion, reflecting the effort and coordination of the castellers.
Is there any human detail that stands out from the Diada?
The faces of the castellers, marked by concentration and passion, conveyed a story of collective commitment and overcoming. The complicity with the audience was palpable, consolidating the Diada as a shared experience beyond the mere act of building castells.
