Rauxa
The strength of tradition as seen through the eyes of its protagonists
Documentary series that invites the viewer to experience Catalan popular culture from the inside.
For 3Cat
THE SOUL OF POPULAR CULTURE
THE SOUL OF POPULAR CULTURE
The documentary series Rauxa is a collective journey, an immersion in Catalan popular culture that portrays the day-to-day life and the great civic celebrations that make up groups and entities from all over Catalonia. The format, available on the 3Cat platform, is proof that tradition is not only preserved, but kept alive, evolves and connects generations, neighbourhoods and territories.
With a warm and intimate approach, Rauxa offers a perspective that goes beyond the spectacle: it aims to capture the human and communal essence of our festivals. Without giving up the visual impact of the major events it portrays, the series focuses on shared emotions, the passion of its participants, and the living force of a culture that is constantly reinventing itself. Tradition, passion and community merge in a journey to the heart of the festivities that define our identity.
Amb una realització càlida i propera, Rauxa ofereix una mirada que va més enllà de l’espectacle: es proposa captar l’essència humana i comunitària de les nostres festes. Sense renunciar a l’impacte visual dels grans esdeveniments que retrata, la sèrie posa el focus en les emocions compartides, la passió dels participants i la força viva d’una cultura que no deixa de reinventar-se. Tradició, passió i comunitat es fusionen en un viatge al cor de les festes que defineixen la nostra identitat.
FIVE VIBRANT CHAPTERS
Devils, giants, dancers, singers and shepherds are the stars of this season.
In the first episode, titled “Balleu ben fort, diables” (Dance with vigour, devils), we accompany the members of the Ball de Diables of Cervera during the Aquelarre, a unique experience of fire, body, and passion that represents a true challenge. In the second episode, “Gegants” (Giants) we discover the world of giants through stories of personal and communal triumph and vindication, and we experience firsthand the excitement of carrying the giants during the Mercè festivities.
In the third instalment, titled “Dansaires” (Dancers), the dancers from the Joaquim Ruyra and Maragall groups introduce us to traditional Catalan dance; at the same time, they reveal the challenge of performing it on a large stage like that of the Fira Mediterrània. The fourth chapter is called “Caçadors de cançons” (Song Hunters) and is set at the Càntut festival, dedicated to the song of oral tradition. An experience that bridges the gap between grandparents and grandchildren, from anonymous singers to music bands.
The episode that closes the season, “Les pastoretes i els pastorets” (The shepherdesses and the shepherds), stars the members of the theatre group La Farsa. The work Els Pastorets is, without doubt, one of the most genuine manifestations of our culture, and this group faces the challenge of adapting the work to modern times while respecting tradition.
A la tercera entrega i sota el títol de “Dansaires”, els ballarins dels esbarts Joaquim Ruyra i Maragall ens familiaritzen amb la dansa tradicional catalana; a la vegada, exposen el desafiament que implica dur-la a un gran escenari com el de la Fira Mediterrània. El quart capítol s’anomena “Caçadors de cançons” i té com a escenari el festival Càntut, dedicat a la cançó de transmissió oral. Una experiència que fa de pont entre avis i nets, i que engloba des de cantadors anònims fins a bandes musicals.
L’episodi que tanca la temporada, “Les pastoretes i els pastorets”, està protagonitzat pels membres de l’agrupació teatral La Farsa. L’obra d’Els Pastorets és, sens dubte, una de les manifestacions més genuïnes de la nostra cultura, i aquesta agrupació afronta el repte d’adaptar l’obra als temps actuals tot respectant la tradició.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Direction and scriptwriting: Manuel Pérez
Abacus Executive Management: Marc Roma Chiné
Head Of 3Cat Digital Content: Adrià Serra Mayoral
3Cat Executive Production: Anna M. López González i Anna Figueras Esteve
3Cat Delegated Production: Andrés Palomino Robles i Toni Juanet Julià
3Cat Production: Sandra Rierola Pardo
Abacus Production Manager: Tatiana Iriarte Sanllehí
3Cat Image Manager: Ferran Molinas Lombart
Director Of Photography: Oriol Bosch Vázquez
Assembly Manager: Marta Forné (AMMAC)
Production Managers: Anna Cervera i Alba Pérez
Production Assistants: Olga Fibla, Roger Albiol, Amalia Salinas, Joaquim Mayol i Yerai Llinares
Writing: Aleix González, Ivet Anoro, Marta Martí i Eulàlia Guarro
Cameras: Oriol Bosch Vázquez, Manuel Pérez, Hugo García i Cristian Bonet
Camera Assistants: Hugo García i Ona Moreo
GOPRO Operator: Federico Cella
Camera Assistants And Dit: Adrià Trias i Júlia Mañes
Sound Technicians: Sergio Rueda, Víctor Martí, Oriol García i Nico Celery
Post-Production Coordination: Rebeca Gómez i Olga Algaba
Assembly: Clàudia Jorba (AMMAC)
Assembly Assistant: Olga Algaba
Sound Post-Production: Estudi G23
Graphism: Jordi Arañó
Colour: Aram Garriga
Community Manager: David Carrillo
Fixed Photo: Ivan Giménez
Linguist: Anna Nin