The URV links the Festa de la Cinta of Tortosa with 7 scientific disciplines: a unique exhibition

The exhibition 'The Ribbon with the Eyes of Science' combines the festive tradition of Tortosa with disciplines such as chemistry, music, and anthropology. This initiative by the URV and the City Council invites you to discover the science hidden behind the Festa de la Cinta.

With eight panels and 240 posters spread throughout the shops, the exhibition is designed so that anyone can explore the festival from a scientific perspective, right in the nerve center of the city.

How the exhibition was created and What you will find

What does the proposal 'The Ribbon with the Eyes of Science' explain?

The exhibition shows how well-known festive elements of the Festa de la Cinta, such as the giants, the correfoc, or the fireworks display, connect with various scientific disciplines. It is an initiative that links chemistry, engineering, physiotherapy, music, history, anthropology, and architecture with local tradition.

Which festive elements are related to each scientific discipline?

• Chemistry: the fireworks display, explained from its chemical components.
• Physics: the dance of the giants and its mechanics.
• Mechanical engineering: the order of the crossbow, with details about movement and structure.
• Physiotherapy: the dance and traditional movements, with bodily impact.
• Music: the pasodoble of Tortosa, directly linked to the lecture about its transformation into an anthem.
• History and anthropology: the bestiary and the cathedral as cultural symbols.
• Architecture: the emblematic spaces that host the festival.

How to participate and Where to find the exhibition in Tortosa

Where can the exhibition be visited?

The eight large panels are located in Tortosa's Market Square and can be seen until September 10. Additionally, the 240 smaller format posters are found in the city's shops, making science accessible at street level.

How do the QR codes work and What do they provide?

Each of the panels and posters includes QR codes that allow access to brief and easy-to-understand informative articles, explaining the connection between each festive element and the corresponding scientific discipline. This makes the visit interactive and educational.

Context and local impact of the initiative

What relevance does this exhibition have for Tortosa and the URV?

The exhibition is part of the events commemorating 20 years of the URV in the Terres de l’Ebre. It is also a commitment to bringing science closer to the public through popular culture, bridging the gap between tradition and scientific knowledge.

What message do the mayor and the Campus director convey?

The acting mayor, Jordi Jordan, highlights that science is present in many traditions and that this exhibition allows its dissemination while enhancing the local festival. Xavier Farré, director of the Terres de l’Ebre Campus, encourages citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to better understand the festival from a new and educational perspective.

Additionally, on August 31, during the festivities, a conference will be held on the transformation of the Tortosa pasodoble into the official anthem, delving deeper into the union between music and science.

With this initiative, Tortosa and the URV propose a route that not only celebrates the festival but also makes visible the science behind it. Thus, tradition and knowledge combine to make us look at our culture with new eyes.

If you are from Tortosa or passing through the city, do not miss this exhibition that gives the festival a new meaning, richer and more surprising.

Source of the article: Anna Ferràs / Catalan News Agency