The sardana groups of Valls triumph at the Catalonia Contest 2025

Valls once again becomes a reference for the sardana with the victory of its groups at the 2025 Catalunya Contest. Three local formations achieved podium placements in different categories, demonstrating the vitality of this traditional dance.

Yesterday, at the Valls City Hall, the official reception was held for the champion and runner-up sardana groups of the contest, according to the local institution itself.

The winning groups and their categories

Ocells de la Pessigolla, champions in the juveniles category

The group Ocells de la Pessigolla prevailed in the juveniles category, a competition reserved for the youngest that serves to promote the continuity of the tradition.

Ocells del Bosc, winners in the children’s category

In the children’s category, Ocells del Bosc secured the title of champions of Catalunya, consolidating their upward trajectory in the world of the sardana.

Giravolta, runners-up in the youth category

The prominent role of Giravolta

The youth group Giravolta finished in second place, a result that demonstrates the competitive level and the effort of the young sardana dancers from Valls.

The importance of the contest for Valls

This annual contest is a key event for the local culture and for the promotion of the sardana among new generations, with Valls as one of its main epicenters.

Institutional recognition and future of the sardana in Valls

Official reception for the groups

The Valls City Hall organized the reception to honor the groups’ successes, highlighting the effort and dedication behind each performance.

Outlook for the 2026 Catalunya Contest

With these results, the groups from Valls arrive motivated for the next edition of the contest, with their sights set on maintaining and improving their records.

The sardana groups from Valls not only add titles, but also keep alive a tradition that is a cultural and social heritage of the city.

Source of the article: Valls City Hall