Berga, Catalonia, Spain – A video recorded by X user a320cat captures the intense and fiery atmosphere of the Patum de Berga festival during its traditional nighttime celebrations.

The original post caption reads: “Long live culture!”

From a high vantage point overlooking a packed square at night, the footage shows a dense crowd surrounded by powerful pyrotechnics. Bright orange sparks, flames, and firecrackers erupt across the area, while thick smoke builds up and glows under the firelight.

People move through the chaos as sparks fly in every direction. Many spectators hold smartphones above their heads to record the scene. Catalan flags appear throughout the crowd, and the atmosphere is loud, chaotic, and highly festive.

The video highlights the strong sensory impact of the celebration, with constant bursts of fire and the sound of the crowd filling the square. The Patum de Berga festival is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage and is known for its “plens,” fire dancers who create walls of sparks and flames in the main square.

Held each year around Corpus Christi, the festival combines religious processions, giant figures, dragons, and traditional fire rituals that have been passed down for generations. The footage shows how the historic center of the town becomes a living expression of Catalan folklore and collective celebration.

“Long live culture!” reflects the spirit captured in the scene.

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