Barcelona – CATALUNYA 1 Octubre 2017

It was possible to vote normally despite computer problems that took two hours to resolve before voting could begin. In addition, at some point the doors of the patio are closed for fear of the police coming.

The Castellers de Sants building castles at the school the day before.

Spending the night in the school.

Delegates from Catalan towns observe the organisation of the school.

At the school there was a crew from a Japanese TV station.

At the moment when the doors are opened.

Moment en què ha obert portes l'escola Proa de #Sants. Abans, aplaudiments a Gayarre just a les 9h en punt #votarem #emoció #1Oct pic.twitter.com/BVR6v7oQaG
— Alba Forés🎗 (@albafores) 1 de octubre de 2017

Ovation for everyone who has spent the night in the school.

Ovació per tots els que han passat la nit a l'Escola Proa de Barcelona (Sants). Avui és un dia HISTÒRIC. 💪🏻 #CatalanReferendum pic.twitter.com/IUyOwpZaBP
— Miki Alcón (@MikiAlcon) 1 de octubre de 2017

Some girls brighten up the voting with guitars.

An elderly woman is applauded when she arrives to vote.

Pell de gallina amb l'arribada d'aquesta dona a l'l'Escola Proa de Sants. Ella també votarà. pic.twitter.com/IbJnOjgNaP
— Albert París (@_AlbertParis) 1 de octubre de 2017

A large crowd of people queue to vote and protect the school.

The school closes and people sing the Catalan National anthem "Els Segadors."

Votants i alumnes de l'Escola Proa cantant Els Segadors a la clausura del col•legi. Quin orgull de barri i poble. #CatalanReferendum pic.twitter.com/zcOw9BU2xs
— Vein Melter (@cafeclado) 1 de octubre de 2017