celona, a popular celebration modelled on
the
bierfests
in Munich and other cities in
Germany, featuring German beer, music
and traditional cuisine.
The TV3 Marató
Once more, just a few weeks before
Christmas, Palace 1 at the Montjuïc
venue was converted into the main centre
of operations for the TV3 telethon,
La
Marató
. Fira loaned these facilities as
part of its Social Commitment (see page
25) as the centre for calls and managing
contributions at this year’s edition, which
took diabetes and obesity as its theme.
Over a full month, moreover, the Montjuïc
venue also hosted a photograph exhibi-
tion entitled “A Look at the Values of La
Marató”, produced by students at the
Institute of Photographic Studies to pay
tribute to the values of all the people who
take part in this annual campaign.
The Sónar electronic music
festival, which occupies both
Fira de Barcelona venues,
is one of the most impor-
tant events of its kind in the
world. In the photo, Plaça de
l’Univers (Montjuïc).
Solidarity and cooperation.
Palace 1 at the Montjuïc
venue, prepared to receive
calls during the TV3
Marató
charity telethon.
The Fira de Barcelona venues,
particularly Montjuïc, are the scene
of many cultural and popular events
related to the city’s traditions
Congresses and other events
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