Castells 2026

Colla Pobl Taf

Building a Community

Wales’ First
Human Towers
Collective

Join the build
New members welcome to Colla Pobl Taf

Colla Pobl Taf invites people of all ages to become part of something that is at once, grounded in tradition and building new communities, built on collaboration and trust.

With the Castells tradition’s strong emphasis on family and community, we seek; young people, families, adults of all ages, volunteers, makers and performers.

Open to all.

No prior experience is required to join the collective.

Meetings currently take place in Hopkinstown Hall on alternate Friday and Sunday evenings.

For more information, contact: james@citrusarts.co.uk

Castells

Building a Community: Citrus Arts launches Colla Pobl Taf - Wales’ First Human Towers Collective.

Rooted in Hopkinstown and Pontypridd, the project is a bold step in connecting local and global communities through intergenerational collaboration, shared skills, and collective celebration - linking local roots with international tradition from the heart of the community.

A Living Cultural Bridge: Colla Pobl Taf

draws inspiration from the centuries-old Catalan tradition of human towers - a practice recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Citrus Arts are delighted to confirm that Colla Pobl Taf will receive sponsorship and cultural support from Castellers of London and Castellers of London and Colla Joves, Xiquets de Valls, embedding Wales’ first ever collective, within an international network.

Citrus Arts will present Colla Pobl Taf at prominent cultural events across Wales in 2026–27.

For Citrus Arts, Colla Pobl Taf brings together a strong commitment to intergenerational practice, as well as encouraging meaningful opportunity for younger community members, with expertise in large scale outdoor production, and ambition rooted in collective collaboration, and shared commitment, rooted locally, with global outlook.

Training sessions are currently based in Hopkinstown Hall on alternate Friday and Sunday evenings. No previous experience required.