The Vella Blava Quaresma of Mataró lets you follow one of Catalonia’s best-known Lent traditions at home. It has 7 removable legs so that you can take one off each week while singing “Serra la Vella, un plat d’escudella”.

The figure is 40 cm tall, made from foam and reusable. At the end of Lent, simply store it and reattach the seven legs so it is ready for the following year.

The Vella Blava is entirely made in Mataró.

The Vella Blava of Mataró

The Vella Blava is the figure that represents the Vella Quaresma in Mataró. It retains the seven legs associated with this Catalan tradition while featuring its own design linked to the city.

With this physical version, you can keep it at home and follow the Lent calendar with children, removing one leg each week until Easter.

How does the Vella Quaresma tradition work?

The Vella Quaresma has seven legs, one for each week of Lent. The tradition consists of removing one leg every week until Easter arrives.

In Mataró, this moment is accompanied by the popular song:

“Serra la Vella, un plat d’escudella.”

The Vella Blava makes it possible to follow this tradition at home and involve children week after week.

7 removable and reusable legs

One of the main features of the Vella Blava is that it is not a single-use product. Its seven legs can be removed throughout Lent and reattached when the season is over.

This means you can store the figure and use it again the following year, keeping the same Vella Quaresma at home for years to come.

Vella Blava Quaresma specifications

• Height: 40 cm.
• Width: 24.3 cm.
• Legs: 7 removable legs.
• Material: foam.
• Reusable: yes, year after year.
• Production: entirely made in Mataró.

A Vella Quaresma for following the tradition at home

Its 40 × 24.3 cm dimensions make it easy to hang or display at home throughout Lent.

When it is time to remove a leg, children can take part in the tradition under adult supervision. After Easter, the legs can be reattached and the figure will be ready for the following Lent.

Important information

The Vella Blava contains small parts, including screws and wing nuts, which may be swallowed by young children. The legs must always be handled under adult supervision.

The small parts can also be replaced with string.

Frequently asked questions about the Vella Quaresma

Where can I buy the Vella Quaresma of Mataró?
You can buy the Vella Blava Quaresma online at Robafaves.cat or in person at Espai Robafaves, carrer de Montserrat, 7, Mataró.

What is the Vella Blava of Mataró?
It is the figure that represents the Vella Quaresma in Mataró. It has seven removable legs, allowing families to follow the tradition of removing one each week during Lent.

What is the Vella Quaresma tradition?
It is a Catalan tradition linked to the Lent calendar. The Vella has seven legs, and one is removed each week until Easter.

How many legs does the Vella Quaresma have?
It has 7 legs, one for each week of Lent.

Is the Vella Blava reusable?
Yes. The legs can be reattached at the end of Lent, so you can store the figure and use it again the following year.

What size is it?
The Vella Blava is 40 cm tall and 24.3 cm wide.

What is it made from?
It is made from foam, a lightweight material that makes the figure easy to store and reuse.

Is it suitable for children?
The figure contains small parts, including screws and wing nuts. For this reason, removing and attaching the legs must always be done under adult supervision. The small parts can be replaced with string.

Where is the Vella Blava made?
It is entirely made in Mataró.

Shipping

Delivery within 24–48 hours in Catalonia. You can also collect it free of charge from Espai Robafaves, carrer de Montserrat, 7, Mataró.