El Dragalió de Mataró — Son of El Drac | History
El Dragalió de Mataró — Son of El Drac | History
El Dragalió was born from the courtship between El Drac de Mataró and the Víbria de Poblenou. It was presented in the form of a giant egg on Sant Jordi's Day 2007, from which the young Dragalió would emerge on 25 July of that same year. It is a small fire figure carried by a single person, with many similarities to El Drac de Mataró, its father figure. The design and construction is by Xevi Ribas.
The Colla del Dragalió
The Colla del Dragalió is made up of 15 carriers (aged 10 to 16) and 15 musicians (aged 8 to 16), all equipped with a hooded jacket, black trousers and a green sash. A colla made up entirely of young people from Mataró.
The dance of El Dragalió
The first dance of El Dragalió was composed by Michael Weiss. The current one is the work of Joan Cot and Matias Lizana. The figure always moves to the sound of the tabor drums. The dance evolves through a succession of different rhythms and steps that end with a series of spins, stopping abruptly at the exact moment the pyrotechnics explode.
Les Santes events featuring El Dragalió
El Dragalió takes part in most events of Les Santes de Mataró, Mataró's Festival: la Crida, el Correguspira, l'Anada a Ofici, la Passada, l'Anada a la Residència Sant Josep and l'Anem a tancar.
Frequently asked questions about El Dragalió de Mataró
How was El Dragalió de Mataró born?
It was born from the courtship between El Drac de Mataró and the Víbria de Poblenou. It was presented as a giant egg on Sant Jordi's Day 2007 and hatched on 25 July of that year.
Who designed El Dragalió?
The design and construction is by Xevi Ribas.
How many members does the Colla del Dragalió have?
15 carriers and 15 musicians, all aged between 8 and 16.
When does El Dragalió appear?
Mainly during Les Santes (25-29 July). It takes part in la Crida, el Correguspira, l'Anada a Ofici, la Passada, l'Anada a la Residència Sant Josep and l'Anem a tancar.
Where can I buy El Dragalió de Mataró products?
At Robafaves, at Carrer Montserrat 7 in Mataró and in the online shop. Correfoc scarves, t-shirts, mugs and much more featuring El Dragalió hand-embroidered.
