TRADITION AND FIRE: THE POLSEGUERETA ARRIVES IN MATAR脫 馃惤
A fire beast with a name and a legend
At Espai Robafaves, we remain committed to bringing Catalan folk culture and traditions closer to everyone. In 2023, we're welcoming festive and fire figures from all over Catalonia, and we’re especially excited to announce a very special visitor: the Polseguereta from Argentona!
馃搮 On display until May 26, 2023. Don’t miss the chance to discover this unique fire figure, a living part of our country’s festive heritage.
Who is the Polseguereta? 馃惤
Polseguereta is a festive figure created by the Diables d’Argentona group. It’s inspired by another fire beast called Polseguera, which represents her "mother".
She was designed by sculptor Marc Sala, also an active member of the Diables d’Argentona, who shaped and brought her fiery spirit to life. She made her first public appearance during the Festa Major of Sant Julià in 2015, and has since become a symbolic element of Catalonia’s popular festivals.
The origin of the name: the “repica-truges” legend 馃摉
The name Polseguereta comes from a popular legend in Argentona. Long ago, the villagers were expecting a visit from the Bishop of Barcelona. When they saw a big cloud of dust approaching, they rang the bells to welcome him. But to their surprise, the dust was caused by a cart carrying two large pigs, not the bishop’s carriage!
Since then, the people of Argentona have been nicknamed “repica-truges” (pig-bell ringers), and from this amusing tale was born the ironic and festive figure of the Polseguereta.
Thanks to the Diables d’Argentona 馃檶
We deeply thank the Diables d’Argentona for lending us this fire beast and bringing her to Mataró. Thanks to this generous gesture, we can continue to celebrate and share our vibrant culture from Espai Robafaves.
Culture, fire and tradition… in Mataró! 馃敟
Follow us to discover the next arrivals of giants, beasts and fire figures from around Catalonia to Espai Robafaves. Catalan folk culture is burning bright—and we live it to the fullest here in Mataró!
