The Correllengua Agermanat flame has arrived in Girona province, aiming to unite the country in defence of the Catalan language and promote its social use from north to south. The initiative, which mobilises thousands of participants, began on Sunday, 19 April, in Prada de Conflent.
The flame was lit at the tomb of Pompeu Fabra and set off on two main itineraries, one inland and one along the coast. On its first day, the flame advanced towards locations such as La Jonquera, incorporating the Alt Empordà region into its route from the outset.
The flame's arrival in Girona city, scheduled for Monday, 20 April, follows an eighteen-section journey from Figueres, marking the Alt Empordà capital as a significant point in the Correllengua's passage through the Girona region. Girona city will host the central event for the province.
Girona Hosts Cultural Programme
The main event in Girona will take place on Monday, 20 April, at Plaça de l'U d'Octubre de 2017. The afternoon programme of family activities, music, and popular culture is set to begin at 4.30pm with a popular snack, traditional games, workshops, Scrabble games, and an exhibition of historical Correllengua posters.
Later, there will be a performance by Catalunya Freestyle, a sardana dance with the Cobla Ciutat de Girona, and music from the Xaranga Rata Barberà, all leading up to the flame's arrival. Once the lantern enters the city, an Eagle Dance will be performed, followed by a tribute to language activism, a human tower by the Marrecs de Salt, the reading of a manifesto, and a performance by Glosa de Girona.
Girona will serve as the epicentre of the Correllengua Agermanat in the Girona region for the day, combining celebration, popular culture, and linguistic advocacy.
Journey Continues Towards Barcelona
On Tuesday, 21 April, the flame will resume its journey from Girona, heading towards Barcelona. The Correllengua will then continue its route to other parts of the country, including Central Catalonia, as part of an itinerary designed to spread the flame of the Catalan language across the entire territory until its final stage on 5 May.
