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The Mucada is a new popular celebration that takes place in Sineu (Mallorca). Thousands of people come together every August. We have framed it as part of a local phenomenon called neofestes, currently booming on the island. This article proposes a sociopolitical approach to this celebration. The flexible use of the idea of tradition, the incorporation of transgressive elements and the introduction of political symbols make up a carnival and a popular celebration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This case study explores the tension between two contrasting models of culture in Girona based on fieldwork conducted with Fal-lera Gironina, a popular culture group that performs the municipal festive imagery. The festival model of Girona City Hall pivots around the city center and strives to attract tourists from beyond Girona and Catalonia. Meanwhile, popular culture's festa model is local, centered on community participation and community building. Whereas the former seeks economic gain, the latter depends on people collectively contributing their time without economic motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]