Patum
Patum, or La Patum, is a traditional festival held in Berga, a town in Catalonia, Spain. Taking place around Corpus Christi, it marks one of the region's most important and distinctive popular celebrations. The event has medieval origins and has evolved into a multi-day series of public performances and processions that combine religious symbolism, folk theatre, and pyrotechnics.
The core comprises a sequence of allegorical tableaux and street pageants staged in the central squares. Participants
Patum is a centerpiece of Berga’s identity and a magnet for visitors from across Catalonia and beyond.