There are many traditions, festivals and customs that are preserved in Pallars Sobirà, and when summer arrives, this region acquires its greatest splendor thanks to traditional festivals such as the Falles d'Isil. With the arrival of summer, people look for activities and fun outdoors while enjoying the good weather, and without a doubt enjoying the Falles d'Isil can become an experience that will certainly not leave you indifferent.
The Falles d'Isil are one of the festivals, one of the most ancestral customs of Pallars Sobirà, where the main protagonist is fire. Currently, there are few towns in the area that still preserve the tradition of the falles descent, and in Pallars Sobirà you can enjoy these festivals in a very unique way. In the beautiful and beautiful town of Isil, one of the most charming towns in the Vall d'Àneu, when the time comes to celebrate this tradition, all the villagers get down to work to get the preparations ready, and this popular festival is one of the most traditional and renowned festivals in the place.
When the night of the fallas comes, the villagers, when it gets dark, go up to the 'lighthouse'. This 'lighthouse' is then lit and it is then that the fallas begin to descend, guided by the senior officer. The first section of the slope is done walking and then running until they reach the village. Once in the village, the fallers go around every corner to purify it and drive away evil spirits. The fallers are welcomed with music and the sound of bells. With those fallas that are half-consumed, a large bonfire is made and the great party begins.
Although Isil is where the most famous fallas of the place are held, it is worth mentioning that many other towns in Pallars Sobirà and the surrounding area also hold a festival very similar to the one held in Isil, although each town has its own particularities when it comes to celebrating its fallas. Without a doubt, this formidable festival is an incentive to keep the tradition of the place alive, in addition to being considered a great boost in terms of tourism for this region. Music, dance, fun, gastronomy and, above all, the magic of fire. The fallas of Isil are celebrated on June 23, just like the town of Alins.
Other fallas that take place in the Lleida region on June 23 are hosted by towns such as Boí, Pont de Suert, Vilaller or Casós, all located in Alta Ribagorça. Spread between the months of June and July there are other fallas held in the towns of Durro, Senet, Llesp, Barruera, Erill la Vall or Taüll. It is worth noting that since 2009 the Trobada de Fallers has been held, a meeting that was promoted by the town of Isil, and which has already been held on two occasions.
Without a doubt, the fallas of Isil, or those of any other town in the region, are worth seeing, a festival, a tradition that cannot be forgotten. In this lively and at the same time endearing festival, all the villagers will welcome you with open arms, a festival that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Editorial Hotel Les Brases.