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Llevant de Taula

The expression ’Llevant de taula’ literally means ’dessert’ - that which is placed on the table last, then taken away.

During a ’festa major’, the Llevant de taula" is the means by which a village raises funds for the fetes and entertainments. Strolling musicians with wind instruments (or these days floats with people in fancy dress or Catalan colours piping traditional Catalan music through speakers) travel from house to house, receiving small amounts of money to be put towards the village festivities. They would take musical requests in exchange for payment.

Expect to hear loud music and a knock on your door anytime from June onwards!

L’expression "Llevant de taula" signifie littéralement "Dessert", tout simplement, c’est à dire ce qui est "mis sur la table en dernier puis en est enlevé".
Dans une festa major, le "Llevant de taula" est un moment festif : des musiciens ambulants (instruments à vent de préférence) vont de maison en maison, joue une mélodie devant chaque porte où ils sont acceptés, er reçoivent un peu d’argent en échange. Quelquefois eux-même vendent un objet, une fleur en papier par exemple.

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