Robafaves Blog — Giants, correfocs and Catalan popular culture

Robafaves Blog — Giants, correfocs and Catalan popular culture


The Robafaves Blog is a space dedicated to discovering and sharing Catalan popular culture through its giants, fire figures, correfocs, Festa Major celebrations and traditions.

From Mataró, we travel across towns and cities throughout Catalonia to experience their festivals and share the stories, figures and traditions that make each one unique.

On the Robafaves Blog, you’ll find articles, photographs and videos about the Giants of Mataró, Les Santes and many other celebrations from across Catalonia. We discover giants and festive bestiary, experience correfocs and share the stories and fascinating details behind each festival.

A space to experience and discover giants, festive bestiary, correfocs, Festa Major celebrations and Catalan popular culture all year round.

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We visited Pilarín Bayés: a dream we will remember forever ❤️
We visited Pilarín Bayés: a dream we will remember forever ❤️

We visit Pilarín Bayés’ studio and share an unforgettable afternoon talking about drawing, culture, Mataró and Les Santes. A very special encounter that we will treasure forever in our memories.

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Nefer Rovira: the artist behind part of the history of Les Santes 🌙
Nefer Rovira: the artist behind part of the history of Les Santes 🌙
Espai Robafaves pays tribute to Nefer Rovira, an artist linked to Les Santes for more than forty years and creator of works that have become part of Mataró’s festive identity.
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A window display with over 300 years of history: the Armats de Mataró
A window display with over 300 years of history: the Armats de Mataró
The Armats de Mataró come to Espai Robafaves. Discover a tradition documented since 1705 and one of the great symbols of Holy Week in Mataró.
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Our very own Tres Tombs has a special guest: the Mulassa de Torredembarra 🐴
Our very own Tres Tombs has a special guest: the Mulassa de Torredembarra 🐴

The Mulassa de Torredembarra comes to Espai Robafaves for our very own Tres Tombs, helping to keep alive a tradition that forms part of Mataró’s festive history.

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The Vella Lila and Vella Groga return to Espai Robafaves to uncover their origins 🔎
The Vella Lila and Vella Groga return to Espai Robafaves to uncover their origins 🔎

The Vella Lila and Vella Groga return to Espai Robafaves. Research into their origins reveals a connection between the Terrassa figures and Mataró’s historic festive figures.

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Mataró Walks for Alzheimer’s 2025 🧠💛
Mataró Walks for Alzheimer’s 2025 🧠💛

The 2025 Alzheimer’s Walk brings together 5,100 participants in Mataró and marks the first public outing of the Robafaves capgròs.

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The Festa de la Tardor de la Llàntia comes to Espai Robafaves! 🍄🌰
The Festa de la Tardor de la Llàntia comes to Espai Robafaves! 🍄🌰

The Festa de la Tardor de la Llàntia procession comes to Espai Robafaves. Discover its characters and this unique celebration from the La Llàntia neighbourhood of Mataró.

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A dream comes to life: the Robafaves Capgròs is born 💛
A dream comes to life: the Robafaves Capgròs is born 💛

Discover the story of the Robafaves Capgròs, a figure created by Taller Casserras to celebrate 15 years of passion for Les Santes and Mataró’s popular culture.

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The T-shirt you’ve been waiting 15 years for! 💛
The T-shirt you’ve been waiting 15 years for! 💛

We celebrate 15 editions of Les Santes with a very special T-shirt: all of Mataró’s Giants and fire figures together in a yellow design featuring Robafaves’ signature embroidery.

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40 Years of the Diablesses of Mataró (1985–2025)
40 Years of the Diablesses of Mataró (1985–2025)

The 40th anniversary exhibition of the Diablesses of Mataró fills Can Serra with fire, emotion, and collective memory. An unmissable celebration of Mataró’s festive heritage.

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Celebrate Sant Jordi with the Drac Petit de Sant Roc from Tarragona! 🐉🔥
Celebrate Sant Jordi with the Drac Petit de Sant Roc from Tarragona! 🐉🔥

This Sant Jordi, the Drac Petit de Sant Roc from Tarragona comes to Espai Robafaves. Discover the story of a pioneering figure in Tarragona’s children’s festive procession.

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El Cabró de Les Franqueses arrives at Espai Robafaves! 🔥
El Cabró de Les Franqueses arrives at Espai Robafaves! 🔥

El Cabró de Les Franqueses visits Espai Robafaves for its 20th anniversary. Discover the story behind this unique fire beast from Els Encendraires.

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¡El Garot de l’Arboç visita Robafaves.cat: nuestro homenaje a los Tres Tombs!
¡El Garot de l’Arboç visita Robafaves.cat: nuestro homenaje a los Tres Tombs!

This February, Espai Robafaves hosts the Garot of l’Arboç in defense of Mataró’s traditions. A symbolic Tres Tombs filled with culture and festive pride.

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Ball de Diablons of Mataró and the egg of the future Basilisc Petit
Ball de Diablons of Mataró and the egg of the future Basilisc Petit

The Ball de Diablons of Mataró and the Basilisc Petit’s egg arrive at Espai Robafaves. Fire, legend and Catalan folk culture in a magical showcase.

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avier Mariscal and the 2024 Argentona water jug: art and tradition in our showcase
avier Mariscal and the 2024 Argentona water jug: art and tradition in our showcase

The 2024 Argentona water jug, designed by Javier Mariscal, arrives at Espai Robafaves. Art, design and Catalan tradition in a unique showcase.

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The Diables Voramar from Tarragona Arrive at Espai Robafaves!
The Diables Voramar from Tarragona Arrive at Espai Robafaves!

The Diables Voramar arrive in Mataró! Fire, sea and folk tradition on display at Espai Robafaves.

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The Equips de Suport of Mataró arrive at Espai Robafaves!
The Equips de Suport of Mataró arrive at Espai Robafaves!

The Equips de Suport de Mataró arrive at Espai Robafaves. A tribute to safety, service and the heart of every celebration.

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The Festa de la Fil·loxera Arrives at Espai Robafaves!
The Festa de la Fil·loxera Arrives at Espai Robafaves!

The fire figures of the Festa de la Fil·loxera come to Mataró! A burst of tradition and celebration at Espai Robafaves.

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The giant figures from Calella, Quirze and Minerva, arrive at Espai Robafaves!
The giant figures from Calella, Quirze and Minerva, arrive at Espai Robafaves!

The giant figures from Calella, Quirze and Minerva, arrive in Mataró! Culture, festivity and tradition from Calella at Espai Robafaves.

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Robafaves.cat arrives in Barcelona: now at Casa dels Entremesos!
Robafaves.cat arrives in Barcelona: now at Casa dels Entremesos!

Robafaves.cat lands at Casa dels Entremesos. Mataró’s festive spirit now beats in the heart of Barcelona.

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No Tres Tombs, but Cavallets and identity at Espai Robafaves 🐴
No Tres Tombs, but Cavallets and identity at Espai Robafaves 🐴

Tres Tombs returns in the form of an exhibition at Espai Robafaves. Festive horses, heritage and celebration at the heart of Mataró.

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The Sound That Makes the Festival Beat: A Visit to Tabals Cabrera
The Sound That Makes the Festival Beat: A Visit to Tabals Cabrera

The heartbeat of the festival begins in the workshop. We visit Tabals Cabrera to discover the craft that gives sound to Catalan folk culture.

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Tradition and Fire: The Polseguereta Arrives in Mataró 🐽
Tradition and Fire: The Polseguereta Arrives in Mataró 🐽

The Polseguereta from Argentona visits Espai Robafaves. Fire, legend and folk culture at the heart of Mataró.

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