Thousands of people from different Catalan regions have gathered in the Can Petit industrial estate in Terrassa for the Romería del Rocío, an event that once again brings together brotherhoods from all over Catalonia in one of the city's most crowded cultural gatherings.
The day combines the religious dimension of the celebration with its social importance in Terrassa. In an industrial setting, the pilgrimage has once again turned the venue into a meeting space between generations, with the presence of families, groups of devotees, and entities linked to this tradition.
The Bishop of Terrassa officiates a pontifical mass in Can Petit
One of the central moments of the gathering was the pontifical mass officiated by the Bishop of Terrassa in a tent set up within the venue. The eucharist brought together a large part of the attendees for the main act of the religious celebration.
The presence of brotherhoods from different parts of Catalonia has given the gathering a scope that goes beyond the strictly local. During the pilgrimage, Terrassa serves as a reference point for groups that keep this tradition alive from various regions.
The pilgrimage brings together brotherhoods from all over Catalonia and reinforces its intergenerational character
The event brings together thousands of people and is consolidated as one of the most massive cultural manifestations in Terrassa. The sustained influx of the public places the event among the convocations with the greatest capacity to bring together participants of different profiles and ages within the city.
Along with the devotional component, the pilgrimage also functions as an intergenerational meeting point. In Can Petit, brotherhoods, families, and attendees of different ages coexist during the day in a celebration that maintains its ability to attract people over time.
The Can Petit industrial estate has once again been the scene of a celebration that brings together brotherhoods from all over Catalonia and thousands of attendees in Terrassa.