Cerdanyola del Vallès will host the traditional Roser de Maig Gitanes Dance on 26 April 2026, featuring performances by the Colla de Gitanes i Antics Dansaires de Cerdanyola del Vallès and other invited groups. This event highlights the typical dances of the Vallès Occidental region.
The Gitanes Dance is a significant cultural gathering in Cerdanyola del Vallès, a city known for its university, welcoming atmosphere, and over 1,000 years of history. The local dance group organises the annual meeting, bringing together various 'colles' or groups to perform.
Celebrating Local Traditions
The Roser de Maig Gitanes Dance is part of a broader agenda of activities in Cerdanyola del Vallès. Other events listed for the city include the 'Jugatecambiental: El dia de les papallones' (Environmental Play Centre: The Day of the Butterflies), the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Les Fontetes Market, and the 'Història sobre rodes' (History on Wheels) exhibition.
The city also offers 'Activa't més 60' activities and workshops for spring-summer 2026, aimed at residents over 60. Additionally, the Les Fontetes Neighbourhood Association hosts a support group for breastfeeding and motherhood, showing a wide range of community engagement.
The Gitanes Dance continues to be a key cultural programme, preserving and promoting the unique dance heritage of the Vallès Occidental area for future generations.
