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Castellers de Vilafranca

Alt Penedès·Vilafranca del Penedès·Spainest. 1948Green

Known as 'els verds' (the greens), this Vilafranca colla is one of the most decorated in casteller history, famed for its consistent execution of castells of 10. Founded 1948 by Oriol Rossell, the colla adopted the green shirt in 1957 and has set countless records in the sport.

Multiple winners of the Concurs de Castells de Tarragona; first colla to load and unload 3 de 10 amb folre i manilles.

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