Catalonia is one of the historical communities that conform Spain, as is Valencia, Galicia, Andalucía or Aragon. It has never been an independent "country" by any means... and much less became part of Spain by a military occupation 300 years ago.
Talking about the article, it's a great tradition but dangerous, especially for the people that climb to the top (7 to 12 year-old men).
Catalonia is one of the historical communities that conform Spain, as is Valencia, Galicia, Andalucía or Aragon. It has never been an independent "country" by any means... and much less became part of Spain by a military occupation 300 years ago.
Talking about the article, it's a great tradition but dangerous, especially for the people that climb to the top (7 to 12 year-old men).