Bonansa and its surrounding villages preserve an intangible heritage closely linked to the festive calendar and the traditions of the summer solstice. The Fallas of San Juan, pilgrimages, and devotional songs coexist with folk tales about stones that "return" to their place, fairies on Saint John's Eve, and legendary figures such as the princess of Pegà Castle. The settlements of Buira and the Tower of Buira are also located within the municipality.
History
Fallas of San Juan: solstice, descent and bonfires
On the summer solstice, Bonansa celebrates the tradition of the Fallas of San Juan , with the lowering of the fallas ( monuments ) and the lighting of bonfires . It is a Pyrenean tradition declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO (2015).
Bonansa Festivals: Sant Roc and Ball Plà
Among the local celebrations, the pilgrimage to Sant Roc on August 16th stands out , and especially the Ball Plà , which takes place on August 15th.
Santa Coloma: Joys of the patron saint (December 31)
On December 31st, the hymns of Santa Coloma , patron saint of Bonansa, are sung , a tradition that closes the year with a marked devotional character.
Buira: Pilgrimage to the Virgin of La Mola (last Saturday of May)
In Buira, the pilgrimage to the Virgin of La Mola takes place , bringing together residents from Pont de Suert , Buira, La Torre de Buira, Cirés , and Bonansa, among others. It is held on the last Saturday of May.
Mythology
The millstone of La Mola
At the hermitage of La Mola, some shepherds found a worn millstone and threw it into the void. However, they kept finding it again and again at the site where the hermitage now stands, each time they threw it down (it is said they threw it four or five times ). This tradition is also associated with the nearby town of Cirés.
Buira Tower: fairies on Saint John's Night
In the Tower of Buira, a tradition related to the fades (fairies) is preserved , who would gather on Saint John's Eve . It is said that somewhere, someone managed to steal the laundry hung out to dry on Saint John's Eve and that, from then on, they were rich for the rest of their days, like the Gaspar family in this village.
Encantarias, the San Juan wash and other legends
Among the legends cited are the enchantresses , who would regain their human form on St. John's Eve and go to a river or spring to do their laundry. Along with them, the millstone of La Mola and the princess of Pegà Castle are mentioned as legendary motifs.