Ancient Engineering for Curious Minds
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Where
Various venues
Ages
From 9 years old
Duration
60m
Language
Catalan
Original title
Maña
What you need to know
- Almost wordless, so non-Catalan speakers can follow every moment
- Built live before your eyes, a giant arch rises from heavy crates using levers and pulleys
- Four community-center dates, pick the venue and time nearest you
About
Forget heavy lifting, this is a masterclass in physics and finesse. Watch as a massive arch is built before your eyes using nothing but levers, pulleys, and ancient know-how. It’s part circus, part engineering, and totally mesmerizing for curious minds who love to see how things actually work.
Where it is
Various venues
Common questions
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