SPAIN: EBREFOLK FESTIVAL (GROUP PROJECT)

CODE: EBREFOLK FESTIVAL

THE COORDINATING ORGANISATION:

You are going to participate in a project coordinated by COCAT, the Catalan platform for international work camps

and voluntary service. COCAT consists of various organizations that, in the past, decided to create it to ensure there would be only one international representative for all of them.

In COCAT, we manage volunteers traveling to and from international work camps, promote the learning and international social participation of young people, encourage individual and collective development, and strive to break down or dissolve social inequalities and injustices. (For more information about us, you can check: www.cocat.org).

However, the organization that organizes the camp is a local one, with which we work very closely to provide a common service with shared goals. This is the organization you are about to meet, which will offer you a great experience this summer, along with your effort and your colleagues!

THE HOST:

The hosting organization is Obre't Ebre, a non-profit association created in 2005. Its main area of activity is in Terres de l'Ebre, and the primary objectives of the association are to foster the social inclusion of young people, generate socio-community actions to encourage social cohesion and the values of cooperation, tolerance, respect , and justice, and promote participation to educate active citizenship, highlighting volunteering as a tool for social cohesion.
In addition, the association informs, advises, coordinates, and manages international mobility programs in the field of non-

formal education.
To achieve its goals, the association works with the following programs: awareness, mobility, participation , and training.

Obre' t Ebre collaborates with various entities in the territory to empower them in mobility and non - formal education.

For the past four years, Obre't Ebre has cooperated with the entity Espai de So, the organizer of the Ebrefolk festival , by involving young people in youth exchanges and international group projects.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The EBREFOLK Ethnomusical Heritage project it is run by the entity Espai de So, which is an ethnographic research and

dissemination association supported by various institutions. Its aim is to promote the ethnomusical heritage of the coastal

regions of the Ebre River and its tributaries—a shared area between Aragón, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community. Over the course of four days in July, Móra d'Ebre (Ribera d'Ebre) hosts a variety of workshops, celebrations, musical performances, and exhibitions.

Founded in 2013, the project focuses on workshops designed for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the traditional musical culture of this region. These workshops are taught by specialists in the field. However, the main focus of the project is to provide a fresh perspective on the ethnomusical and ethnocoreological heritage of these territories, addressing and correcting any misrepresentations or distortions from the past.
One key element of the project is the recognition of the strong connection between the local population and the jota (a musical genre that has become a symbol of regional identity).
However, the jota represents just a small part of a broader, more intricate, and often fragile cultural heritage, both material and immaterial.

EBREFOLK seeks to establish itself as a hub for learning, cultural exchange, and the celebration of interconnected musical traditions from Mediterranean and Hispanic regions, all within the stunning landscape of Catalan-speaking territory.

By engaging young volunteers participate in local events like the Ebrefolk festival and involving them in activities such as

cleaning up the town, they become part of the community’s daily life. These efforts not only improve the local environment but also help create real, meaningful connections between the volunteers and the locals. When volunteers take the time to meet locals, share their cultures, and organize events like traditional games in the town square, it opens the door to genuine cultural exchange. This kind of interaction strengthens community bonds, making the experience rewarding for everyone involved. It promotes a spirit of togetherness, where both locals and volunteers learn from each other and leave with a greater sense of unity and mutual respect.

The group of young people will collaborate with the local community during the festival. Before to the festival, the group will be on their own. It is important to be open-minded since at the Ebrefolk festival, you may meet elderly people and children as well. During the festival, you will have the opportunity to share meals with the participants of the Ebrefolk. This community includes musicians, politicians, folk learners of all ages, and local residents...

ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Dates of the project: arrival on the 30th of June and departure on the 14th of July of 2025.

Working time: from 8:00 to 14:00 (except for the cleaning day, which will be in the evening).

Day 1: Arrival of participants.
Day 2: Group dynamics and training. Participants are divided into three groups of 4-5:
Group 1: Promotion

- Record the event with tablets.
- Take photos and videos for promotion during Ebrefolk.
- Post on Instagram with specific hashtags (#ebrefolk, #espaideso).
- Create and display posters around town.
- Set up information tables for the community.
- Use a megaphone to promote in Móra.
- Design and paint white T-shirts with “TÈCNIC” and “Ebrefolk.”

Group 2: Setup

- Assemble and disassemble the stage, organize cables, set lights, and arrange chairs and tables.
Group 3: Internal Organization
- Create handmade signage for rules and recycling.

- Arrange tables, manage water supplies, serve food, and oversee cleanliness.

- Serve food on the second day and ensure the area is cleaned afterward.
- Monitor entry during Ebrefolk.

Day 3: Clean the natural space and apply what was learned on day 2.
Day 4: weekend (compensation for the Ebrefolk weekend). Day 5: Saturday/weekend.

Day 6: Sunday/ weekend.
Day 7: Clean the natural space and set up.
Day 8: Weekend (compensation for work at Ebrefolk). Day 9: Preparation and setup in Tortosa

- Some participants go shoping for food and some travel to Tortosa by bus to assist with setup and takedown (leave Móra at 8:45, arrive at Tortosa station at 9:45).

-Help Ferran with table and chair setup, signage, and beds. Day 10: Ebrefolk Festival (morning: bed preparation, signage, shopping; Evening: community walk).
Day 11: Ebrefolk Festival (morning: participate in workshops, food prep, cleaning, recycling; evening: prepare and set up the stage in the square, poetry gathering).
Day 12: Ebrefolk Festival (morning: participate in workshops, food prep, cleaning, recycling; evening: musical groups, prepare and set up the stage in the square).
Day 13: Ebrefolk Festival (morning: traditional dance and thorough cleaning; afternoon: free time and evaluation).
Day 14: Departure day (in the morning.Just 1 in the morning)

DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL TASKS

Volunteers will carry out the following tasks:

Promote of the festival.
Prepare all the logistics and set up the stage for the festival.
Assist with the internal organization of the festival. Clean the natural space before, during and after the festival.
Support the organization during the festival. Participate in the workshops.
Prepare the meals.
Help with cleaning and recycling.

PROPOSAL OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Some leisure activities the volunteers participate in: Swimming pool
Instrument workshop
Castanet workshop

Visit sites of the Battle of the Ebre
Móra radio interview
Intercultural presentations by participants
Table games (please don't forget to bring your board games!)

Kayaking (approximately 15 to 20 euros approx. per person)

YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER

- Be responsible for your own behavior on the project

- Come with the intention of making this to be a great experience for you, your colleagues, and your host.

- Respect the culture and traditions of the local hosts.

- Come to participate in a project you're interested in: there's some leisure time, but you also have the commitment to work and collaborate with everything you're asked for.

PROJECT LOCATION

INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA
BARCELONA
Móra d’Ebre is the capital of the Ribera d'Ebre region. It is an inland area located in the south of Catalonia, of the Terres de l'Ebre, covering an area of

827.3 km2. The villages of the Ribera d'Ebre are of small size.
The riverside climate is influenced by the rich orography. The intensification of

the heat to the valley of the river and the basin of Móra is an important competitive advance in the agricultural sector sweet fruits (peach, cherries and the main protagonists). The area has a peculiar character regarding vineyard and the olive products.
The Ebre River flows through Móra d'Ebre and holds significant value for the community , not only for its ecological importance but also for its economic benefits .

what to bring

Pillow and sheets
Toiletry bag
Reusable plate, fork, knife, spoon and glass and reusable napkin
Refillable bottle
Bathing suit
Sandals
Towel/s
Sun hat and work gloves
Sunscream
Mosquito repellent
Long sleeves for cleaning days
Closed shoes to protect your feet
EU health card or private medical card
Repatriation insurance

Please do not bring your entire wardrobe!