La Merce

likelivingthere · 28-09-2009, 07:04

We had been to Barcelona before, but not during the festival. Wow! The experiences of the past two days are lifetime memories. First a flamenco guitar concert at the Palau, followed by stumbling on the Correfoc with its explosions and drumming down Via Laietana. Then on Sunday, first seeing the Castellers in Placa St. Jaume, followed by the topper, the Font Majica and fireworks over Montjuic.
Did anyone else have such a good time! I hope so.

Val · 28-09-2009, 09:40

Never been to it, too far north for me. I am glad you had a wonderful time.

Valerie · 29-09-2009, 20:47

Glad you enjoyed it!

Valerie

magnusiax · 01-10-2009, 09:02

La Merce is a nice event.

travelking · 20-11-2009, 13:41

Hello,
Here you can see a video of La Merce from this year. It is really a nice experince to celebrate it with local people.

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likelivingthere · 21-11-2009, 01:54

Sorry not to see the video. We have lots of photos and you are correct, it is mostly a local event. Placa St. Jaume was absolutely packed with crowds to watch the castellers, who were spectacular. And the sardana dancers in the Cathedral square were truly inspirational in their commitment to a historic, communal art form. We hope to return again.

OHkarina · 25-01-2010, 09:14

Hi there,

I have been to the Mercé festival 3 times now and each time it is so much fun.

At the same time the BAM festival is on. That means that there are 100 of concerts all around the city and also with quite big stages at the Forum. All concerts are for free and it is a mix between Pop, Hip Hop, Folk and Indie music. They alway try to get a quite famous act. For example last year it was the Hives.

Enjoying the culture and great music and all for free. This is one of the best festivals in Barcelona!!!!

Karina

likelivingthere · 25-01-2010, 12:41

The season is just right for a dip at the beach as well. We stayed in an apartment near Mar Bella, which is not the most picturesque but the water was clean and warm.

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likelivingthere likelivingthere is.... Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	La Merce We had been to Barcelona before, but not during the festival. Wow! The experiences of the past two days are lifetime memories. First a flamenco guitar concert at the Palau, followed by stumbling on the Correfoc with its explosions and drumming down Via Laietana. Then on Sunday, first seeing the Castellers in Placa St. Jaume, followed by the topper, the Font Majica and fireworks over Montjuic. Did anyone else have such a good time! I hope so.

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travelking travelking is.... Newly arrived Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Hello, Here you can see a video of La Merce from this year. It is really a nice experince to celebrate it with local people. [LINKS REMOVED Please re read the forum guidelines and adhere to them thank you] Last edited by Val; 20-11-2009 at 13:43. Reason: see guidelines

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OHkarina OHkarina is.... Newly arrived Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barcelona Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	BAM festival at the same time Hi there, I have been to the Mercé festival 3 times now and each time it is so much fun. At the same time the BAM festival is on. That means that there are 100 of concerts all around the city and also with quite big stages at the Forum. All concerts are for free and it is a mix between Pop, Hip Hop, Folk and Indie music. They alway try to get a quite famous act. For example last year it was the Hives. Enjoying the culture and great music and all for free. This is one of the best festivals in Barcelona!!!! Karina

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likelivingthere likelivingthere is.... Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	And the beach, too! The season is just right for a dip at the beach as well. We stayed in an apartment near Mar Bella, which is not the most picturesque but the water was clean and warm.

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28-09-2009, 09:40	#2 (permalink)
Val Val is sad and misses this place Spain Guru Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,326 Thanks: 228 Thanked 172 Times in 160 Posts Rep Power: 57	Never been to it, too far north for me. I am glad you had a wonderful time.

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Valerie Valerie is.... Established Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Barcelona Posts: 170 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 21	Glad you enjoyed it! Valerie

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magnusiax magnusiax is.... Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	La Merce is a nice event.

21-11-2009, 01:54	#6 (permalink)
likelivingthere likelivingthere is.... Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sorry not to see the video. We have lots of photos and you are correct, it is mostly a local event. Placa St. Jaume was absolutely packed with crowds to watch the castellers, who were spectacular. And the sardana dancers in the Cathedral square were truly inspirational in their commitment to a historic, communal art form. We hope to return again.

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