Caramelles de Verdú
Location: Part alta del carrer Firal Pere III. Outer
Year of creation: 2024
Dimensions: 1,23 m x 0,89 m
Technique: Relief Glazed refractory paste fired at 1,250ºC
Author: Magí Sambola Pijuan
Description
Topic: Caramelles a Verdú.
Elements: Composed of three fragments that symbolize the silhouette of the town of Verdú, a set of people singing candy and a figure of a man with a basket characteristic of the Caramelles songs.
Style: Between figurative and realistic.
Symbolism: Traditional representation of the traditional candy activity in the village of Verdú.
Context
Ordered: City Council of Verdú.
Historical context: The Caramelles are festive songs that are sung to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, on Easter Sunday. The candies had been songs of a religious nature and have become joyful and festive songs with a more popular musical repertoire. The singers carry a basket placed on top of a long rod or crossbow so that the people listening from the balconies and windows could offer groceries or nowadays, money, to thank them for the songs and the celebration of Easter. It is also typical of the Caramelles and therefore of the candy makers to wear typical clothing: beretina, red sash, white shirt and red bow. In Verdú there is evidence that the first Caramelles were celebrated in 1925, with a large group of singers. Sometimes they were accompanied by the musicians of the Gabarró Orchestra. In Verdú every Easter Sunday the Caramelles are sung, a very alive tradition.
Curiosities: It covers the place left by the theft of a previous mural with the same theme and author.
Map: Caramelles de Verdú
How to do the route?
The Verdú Ceramic Murals Route is designed so that you can do it at your leisure. Stroll through the village streets and discover each mural at your own pace, enjoying the art and history surrounding our black pottery.
Come to Verdú and live a unique and unforgettable experience!
Do you know how to get to Verdú?
Verdú is located in the Urgell region, in the province of Lleida, Catalonia.
To get there, you can take the A-2 motorway to Tàrrega and then follow the C-14 road to Verdú. You can also reach Tàrrega by train. From Tàrrega to Verdú travel must be done by taxi or on foot.
