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Photos: Human-Tower Season

Culture
Spain
Iniciada October 06, 2026

As autumn approaches in Spain, teams at festivals and competitions can be found forming spectacular human towers (castells) up to nine levels tall. The Catalan tradition is believed to have originated among local dance groups at the end of the 18th century

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Photos: Human-Tower Season

The Atlantic (United States) | Oct 05, 2026

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The commercialization of human tower events undermines their cultural significance and should be resisted.

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Young people who participate in human towers should have access to proper training, insurance, and informed consent processes.

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The spectacle of human towers exploits participant bodies for entertainment and should be restricted to trained professionals only.

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Human towers should be part of educational programs to teach students about teamwork and cultural traditions.

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Medical data from castell injuries should be collected and made public to inform evidence-based safety decisions.

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Human towers pose significant safety risks to participants and should be regulated or banned.

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The practice of creating human towers is an important expression of identity for Catalonia and should be celebrated.

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The environmental impact of large festivals for human towers should be addressed to ensure sustainability.

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Banning castells would erase a centuries-old tradition and constitute cultural suppression by the state.

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Human towers should evolve to include modern safety measures while maintaining traditional practices.

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