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Finally!!! Here it is, the video of “Els Pastorets 2013”, an adaptation of Josep Maria Folch i Torres’ Christmas play. Performed by members and friends of the Casal Català in Washington, DC, of course in Catalan language. Rovelló and Lluquet, two shepherds who get involved with the powers of good and evil, while on theirContinua llegint “VIDEO – Els Pastorets 2013”

On Saturday, December 7th, the Casal Català de Washington DC celebrated Christmas with the two most cherished Catalan traditions: Els Pastorets and the Caga Tió. By magic powers, Lluquet and Rovelló found themselves in a forest near Bethlem on their way to admire Jesus, the new-born. Children and parents enjoyed their adventures and had aContinua llegint “PHOTOS – A Catalan Christmas 2013 in WDC”

Let’s Celebrate Christmas with the Casal Catala de Washington DC  and the two most cherished Catalan traditions: Els Pastorets and the Caga Tió. Els Pastorets will entertain you with the adventures of Lluquet and Rovelló, two shepherds from a Catalan masia that by magic powers find themselves in a forest near Bethlem on their wayContinua llegint “A Catalan Christmas 2013 in WDC [RSVP please]”

The Fundació Paulí Bellet & the Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invites you to celebrate La Castanyada The Castanyada (Catalan pronunciation: [kəstəˈɲaðə]) is a popular Catalan festival, celebrated on All Saints’ Day. Like Halloween, its origins are in an ancient ritual festival of the dead. It consists of a meal of chestnuts, panellets, sweetContinua llegint “Sunday Nov. 3rd ‘La castanyada’ 2013 [RSVP please]”

Cinema català Tarda de cinema a Washington DC Es projectaran els següents curts/llargmetratges: Pujol Catalunya. El consell de guerra (TV Movie – 66 min – Documentary) Jo hi vaig ser (DVD promocional La Vanguardia; Diada 2011) 75′ El Coronel Macià (Movie – 105 min – Biography – Josep Maria Forn; amb Abel Folk, Marta Marco,Continua llegint “INFO – Cinema en català a WDC – 6 oct”

El passat 11 de setembre varem organitzar l’acte de celebració de la Diada Nacional de Catalunya. El Club Cosmos de Washington DC va acollir diverses activitats culturals i una recepció amb motiu de la nostra festa nacional. Nick Siegel, Senior Program Officer a la Transatlantic Academy i la German Marshall Fund va parlar sobre ‘What NextContinua llegint “Fotos – La Diada a WDC 2013”

Come and join a Family BBQ organized by the Casal Catala de Washington DC: What: Family Barbecue Day: Sunday, Sept 15th, 2013 Time: From noon to dusk Where: Rock Creek Park Zone #1 (see map) The Casal Català will supply the meat and some appetizers; please, bring your drinks and special dishes. We will startContinua llegint “INFO – Family BBQ – Sunday Sept. 15th (Area #1)”

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invite you to celebrate the National Day of Catalonia with a lecture on ‘What Next for Catalonia?’ with Nick Siegel, Senior Program Officer, Transatlantic Academy, German Marshall Fund on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invite you to celebrate the National Day of Catalonia with a lecture on ‘What Next for Catalonia?’ with Nick Siegel, Senior Program Officer, Transatlantic Academy, German Marshall Fund on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008 OfficialContinua llegint “INFO ‘La Diada a WDC’ – National Day of Catalonia 2013”

Dear Catalans and friends of Catalonia: As you know, this coming September 11th (the Catalan National Day) some Catalans will perform the Via Catalana —the Catalan Way—, a human chain stretching across Catalonia (250 miles), where thousands of Catalans will stand hand in hand in their desire to become a new state in Europe. AContinua llegint “INFO – The ‘Via Catalana’ in the U.S.”