Barcelona, Spain - September 24, 2012: Human towers contest at the Merce Festival 2012 in Barcelona.

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Human towers is a Spanish tradition that is passed from generation to generation. Every town and village in Catalonia as a team for the competition of human towers stands during annual festivals. The Castellers brave danger to form the highest human tower and win honors. Each team is distinguished by the color of their shirts.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Spain, Barcelona
Photo credit: © Agata Panas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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