Program of Els Espantanens and the Nit d'Animes in Puigcerdá

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 28th October to 29th October
Place: Puigcerdà (Gerona)

In the dark night the spirits of the dead visit the living, in a celebration full of scares, tradition and lots of fun. Come and discover the Nit d'Animes in Puigcerdá!

Program of Els Espantanens and the Nit d'Animes in Puigcerdá

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Fira de Les Ánimes 2023 schedule

Saturday, October 28, 2023

  • At 12:00 Presentation of the Magazine "Celebrating the Sabbats, number Mabon - Samhain.
  • From 12 to 2 pm Children's creative workshops: Paint your mandala, create your magic wand and make your magic potion.
  • At 5 pm Samhain talk: the pagan origins of Halloween, by Wiccan Sisters.
  • From 6 to 8 p.m. Children's creative workshops: Paint your mandala, create your magic wand and make your magic potion.
  • At 7 p.m. Talk on witch ruins by Mª Carmen Ramón.
  • At 7pm Espantanens parade through the streets of Puigcerdà from the Cerdà Museum. (Cerdanya Research Group).

Sunday, October 29, 2023

  • At 12:00 Talk: astrology as a path to self-knowledge by Flor de Venus.
  • From 12 to 2 pm Children's creative workshops: Paint your mandala, create your magic wand and make your magic potion.
  • At 5 p.m. Turmentine talk by Olga Domingo.
  • From 6 to 8 p.m. Children's creative workshops: Paint your mandala, create your magic wand and make your magic potion.
  • At 7pm Concert of Tibetan bowls and gong by Flor de Venus.

The organization reserves the right to suspend or alter the schedule of the acts included in this program for any reason or unforeseen situation.

All the events are organized by Puigcerdà Town Council with the collaboration of Kosmo Eventus. All the activities of the fair are free.

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