muixeranga
/mujʃəˈɾaŋɡə/
CA
A traditional Catalan folk dance and human tower festival, performed during community celebrations in the Valencian Community of Spain.
La muixeranga es celebra cada any a la localitat d'Algemesí.
Muixeranga is celebrated every year in the town of Algemesí.
Etymology
The word derives from the Valencian 'muixer', meaning 'mixture' or 'gathering', referring to the collective nature of the performance. It first appeared in written records in the 18th century to describe this Catalan festival tradition.
Memory Aid
Think of 'mix' to remember muixeranga, as it mixes dancers, acrobatics, and community celebration.
Collocations
festes de muixerangatorres humanes muixerangamuixeranga d'Algemesí