Josep Torreño receives the Joan Ventura i Solé Award for his work
Josep Torreño Domínguez has received the XXXI Joan Ventura i Solé Award for casteller journalism, an award that recognizes those who have contributed the most to spreading and explaining the phenomenon of castells.
The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls was in charge of awarding this prize on April 30, 2026, highlighting Torreño's career and contribution in this field.
The Joan Ventura i Solé Award and its importance
Origin and purpose of the award
The Joan Ventura i Solé Award is given annually to recognize the journalistic work that best reflects and disseminates the Catalan casteller culture.
This award is named after an emblematic journalist and casteller, who was a benchmark in the dissemination of castells.
The value of spreading castells
Castells are cultural and social heritage. Spreading them helps keep alive a tradition that attracts tourists and strengthens local identity.
Journalists like Josep Torreño play a key role in telling stories that go beyond the visual spectacle.
Josep Torreño: career and contributions
A career dedicated to castells
Torreño has covered the casteller reality for years, with reports, chronicles, and analyses that have reached a broad audience.
His ability to capture the human and social reality surrounding castells makes him stand out in a very specialized field.
Recognized by the Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls
The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls, one of the most prestigious and oldest colles, has been the institution awarding the prize, especially valuing Torreño's contribution to promoting the casteller phenomenon.
The recognition was announced through their official account on X (Twitter), where they celebrated the distinction with a message that was well received.
The role of journalism in the casteller tradition
Communication and popular culture
Casteller journalism not only informs but preserves stories, emotions, and conflicts experienced in the squares.
Without this coverage, the tradition would lose visibility and social impact.
New challenges and formats
Nowadays, casteller journalism also operates in digital environments and social networks, bringing castells closer to younger and global audiences.
Professionals like Josep Torreño are an example of how to combine rigor and passion in communication.
The XXXI Joan Ventura i Solé Award highlights the work that many fans and experts do to keep alive a heritage that goes beyond pure tradition.
Source of the article: Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls
