These giants ( 20 foot/ 6 meter puppets), dressed in grandiose costumes are part of the Catalonian tradition. They a ppear in all main festivities, taking part in medieval dancing and fire whirls. They are usually hollow figures with a painted papier maché head and arms, the frame of the body is hidden by cloth. Within the frame is an individual controlling the giant, he carries a harness on his shoulder that is linked to the internal structure, and will move and shake the giant in a dance, usually accompanied by a local marching band. More here.
Great shots and information Mar. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
ReplyDeleteThey really are Giants. They must be very hot on the inside and difficult to move in. Fascinating information.
ReplyDeleteimpressive! must be a vibrant festival with these giants.
ReplyDeleteone of the provinces here has a Holy Week festival with paper mache giants---Roman soldiers.
Wow, they are so cool looking and I love the perspective on your photos!
ReplyDeleteGiants indeed!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.
great giant gowns!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
HUGE! I bet it takes many meters of cloth to clothe them!
ReplyDeletegrand giants indeed
ReplyDeleteHi Mar,
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to see your name in my comments today.
These are quite detailed aren't they!
I really like the perspective you took on the last shot - great capture!
Wonderful shots and very nice angle.
ReplyDeleteWe have some puppets in our local parades similar to yours. They always fascinate me.
ReplyDeleteGigantic!
ReplyDeleteCome see how GOOFY kids can be
Ughhhh, gotta crane my neck to see them. Ouch!
ReplyDeleteLove the perspective you have used in your photo :)
ReplyDelete~ Bobkat
Tha is all quite amazing! Love the angle of those pictures, Mar....
ReplyDeleteAre you away on a trip, my dear, or just busy with life...So happy to see your comment!