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Penedès News in English

Penedès is diversity – just compare the carnival of Sitges with that of neighbouring Vilanova i la Geltrú. But it is also unity – four comarques (Alt Penedès, Anoia, Baix Penedès and Garraf) west of Barcelona which historically belonged to one …

Catalan and Spanish Press on the Carnival Condoms

Two weeks ago, Puck Import launched especially designed sample envelopes to celebrate the carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú with Swedish RFSU condoms. That they would be well received and result in laughs among the town’s inhabitants was expected, but …

SWE: Katalansk och spansk press om karnevalskondomerna

För två veckor sedan lanserade Puck Import specialdesignade provkuvert för att fira karnevalen i Vilanova i la Geltrú med svenska RFSU-kondomer. Att de skulle tas emot väl och locka till skratt bland stadens invånare var förväntat, men vi har b…

The Carnival of Vilanova from the Inside

After five rounds as a more and more interested observer, I this year took the step to participate in the carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú. When I look back on this extremely non-Swedish festivity, I feel happy for having been accepted, but also pleas…

SWE: Vilanovas karneval från insidan

Efter fem omgångar som allt mer flitig observatör har jag i år tagit steget till att delta i karnevalen i Vilanova i la Geltrú. När jag blickar tillbaka på denna extremt osvenska högtid, känner jag glädje över att ha blivit accepterad men än…

Penedès News in English

Penedès is not only white wine and fabulous cava, but also fourcomarques (Alt Penedès, Anoia, Baix Penedès and Garraf) west ofBarcelona which historically were united in one administrative unit – a vegueria. Here is a summary of local news from th…

La nueva web de RFSU y Puck Import ya funciona

La nueva web de Puck Import - distribuidor oficial de los productos RFSU en España y Andorra - se puede encontrar aquí.

Penedès News in English

Penedès is not only white wine and fabulous cava, but also four comarques (Alt Penedès, Anoia, Baix Penedès and Garraf) west of Barcelona which historically were united in one administrative unit – a vegueria. Here is a summary of local news from …

The ‘Condom Store of Vilanova’ Joins the Carnival Celebrations

“During the carnival anything goes” or “Per carnaval tot s’hi val”, say the inhabitants of Vilanova i la Geltrú in Catalan and, thereby, demonstrate their loyalty to the origins of this festival. The popularity of the carnival largely stems from the f…

‘Vilanovas kondombutik’ ansluter sig till karnevalsfirandet

“Under karnevalen är allt tillåtet” eller “Per carnaval tot s’hi val”, säger invånarna här i Vilanova i la Geltrú på katalanska och visar därmed sin trohet till högtidens ursprungliga väsen. Karnevalens popularitet bygger till stor del på …

Wirdheim in Vilanova: 2010 - 5

Life in Vilanova I am tired tonight. In just a few days, the carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú will start and that has led to a lot of extra work. At the office I have prepared a condom campaign - in our carnival erotic allusions are always welcome. In…

Wirdheim i Vilanova: 2010 - 5

Livet i Vilanova Ikväll är jag trött. Om bara några dagar börjar karnevalen i Vilanova i la Geltrú på allvar och det har lett till mycket arbete. På jobbet har jag förberett en kondomkampanj – i vår karneval är erotiska anspelningar alltid…

The Wirdheim.cat Event Calendar – February 2010

The Wirdheim.cat Event Calendar has a focus on activities typical for the Catalan popular culture and is, this time, presented under the headlines Carnival, Human Towers, Festa Major, Other Events and Exhibitions.General information can be found at the…

The Carnival Poster of Vilanova i la Geltrú 2010

Less than two week remain before Vilanova i la Geltrú enters the most emblematic event of its festive calendar: el carnaval. Those who live it intensely and participate in all events tend to end up having their apartments looking like what we see in t…

Penedès News in English

Penedès is not only white wine and fabulous cava, but also four comarques (Alt Penedès, Anoia, Baix Penedès and Garraf) west of Barcelona which aspire to be a separate administrative unit – a vegueria. Here is a summary of local news from this are…

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