Catalonian tradition - so scarey!

[Helen]

I remember, about five years ago, watching this in Ceret. When those little ones scurried to the top, I just couldn't look! Couldn't bear the thought of what might happen if they fell

At least in this filmed report the wee ones have got head-protection - but nope, still can't watch without feeling somewhat sick!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11742399

Certainly not one for you at the moment Marguerite!

[thumbelina]

Thanks for that Helen; sadly, it says the film isn't working at the moment and to try later.

I will - I love to see them!

In reality I think you'll find that if they should fall, they can't really go anywhere - and there are heaven knows how many people around who will catch them anyway!!

I'm amazed they put them in helmets nowadays - health and safety gone mad perhaps?????

[Sav]

Hi all

This is what tradition is all about & people are proud of it
Unfortunately something similar would not happen in the UK & would have joined all the other banished events

Cheers Sav

[Serge]

Took this in October 2008 in Gerona ............ it was in a small square and the tower was so high that I couldn't get it all onto one shot.

[thumbelina]

And now protected as they have been recognised by Unesco!

http://www.la-clau.net/info/5477/les-ca ... nesco-5477

[russell]

One of the great things about living here: No health and safety silliness

Russell.

[thumbelina]

ha ha! Quite true!

However, it's obviously starting if the kids are now wearing helmets - I've never seen that before!!