In Photos: The 27th Human Tower Competition

Joining forces: members of the group ‘X. de Tarragona’ forming a tower.

Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters

Rising up: members of the colla Bordegassos de Vilanova.

Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

A young member of the Castellers de Vilafranca celebrates.

Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images