# Cultural and social initiatives in Catalonia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-social-initiatives-in-catalonia > Updated: 2026-09-22T06:30:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Catalonia is implementing a variety of regional initiatives spanning cultural, sporting, health, and sustainability sectors. Cultural and community activities include traditional dance festivals in the Maestrat region, the Envolta’t music festival in Tàrrega, and performing arts seasons in Cambrils. Tourism and local commerce are also highlighted through events such as the HospiBeer fair and World Tourism Day celebrations in Girona. Broader regional programs include ‘En Ruta amb els Cabrera’, a cultural initiative connecting Catalan and Sicilian heritage across 28 municipalities. In the field of health and nutrition, the Universitat Rovira Virgili has established a new chair in Cambrils dedicated to the Mediterranean diet. Additionally, efforts toward food sustainability are being explored in the Selva region through a proposal to redistribute surplus food from institutional centers to the public to reduce waste. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Catalonia launches new cultural, health, and sustainability initiatives Catalonia sees new regional initiatives: the ‘En Ruta amb els Cabrera’ cultural route, a new Mediterranean diet academic chair in Cambrils, and a food waste prevention plan in La Selva. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/en-ruta-amb-els-cabrera-program-presented-in-barcelona ### 2026-09-21: Catalonia hosts various cultural, sporting, and tourism events Catalonia hosts various cultural events, including the Maestrat traditional dance meeting, the Envolta’t music festival in Tàrrega, and the HospiBeer fair in Hospitalet de l'Infant. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/les-coves-de-vinrom-to-host-viii-trobada-de-danses-del-maestrat --- Cite as: Cultural and social initiatives in Catalonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-social-initiatives-in-catalonia