The Sardana – A Dance for Universal Peace and Brotherhood
A living metaphor for peace: equality, welcome and a circle wide enough for everyone.
Discover why a Catalan circle dance has become a symbol that the Gaudí Movement offers to the world.
Why the sardana
No centre, no periphery
No centre, no periphery
A hand extended to everyone
A hand extended to everyone
A beauty that belongs to everyone
A beauty that belongs to everyone
Always room for one more
Always room for one more
The Declaration
The founding vision of the Gaudí Movement includes a simple yet ambitious act: to proclaim the sardana as the dance of universal peace and brotherhood. On 22 November 2026, this declaration will be read for the first time – around the very basilica Gaudí himself was inspired to create.
“A declaration for peace, brotherhood and harmony among all humanity, in keeping with Gaudí’s ideals.”
Join us on 22 November 2026 – A Community Tribute to Antoni Gaudí, “A Catalan of Universal Stature”
An international gathering for peace and brotherhood throughout the world, marking the centenary of Gaudí’s death, in Plaça d’Antoni Gaudí and Plaça de la Sagrada Família.
- A choral gathering featuring choirs from across Catalonia and the cobla ensemble La Principal de la Bisbal
- Unveiling of a monolith to world peace and brotherhood, with addresses by representatives of institutions and organisations
- Reading of the Declaration for Universal Peace and Brotherhood, and proclamation of the sardana as the dance of universal peace and brotherhood
- Premiere of the sardana "Moviment Gaudí per la pau", by Maestro Josep Cassú, and the Gaudí Movement anthem "Unim les veus", with lyrics by Carles Duarte and music by Albert Guinovart
- An international sardana dance around the Sagrada Família
Learn to dance the sardana
Never danced the sardana before? It is easier than it looks. Working closely with our friends at SomSardana, we have put together a short guide to help you get ready for November. (Note, the videos are in Catalan, YouTube may offer closed captions with automatic translation into English)
This page is part of the Movement’s commitment to Peace and Fraternity – one of the eight Gaudí Commitments. Discover other ways we put this commitment into practice: choral music, interfaith dialogue and think tanks dedicated to peace and reconciliation.
