Sometimes you have meditated about why Saint George day is so important in Catalonia?. Simply it has become a symbol of identity for the catalans maybe such as 11th September.
Hard to understand for those who have never experienced it, Saint George's Day is a popular festive day when book and rose stalls, and, above all, floods of people, take over the streets of all Catalan towns and villages. The celebration could not be simpler: the ritual consists of going for a walk and buying a rose, a book or both to give to loved ones, family members and friends. Although it is not a public holiday, the day and the essential walk fill the streets and squares, making it a unique national festival celebrated on a working day.
This year I was lucky because I could take holiday this so special day and enjoyed the Ramblas and all activities arround the city. Here some pictures I toke of the city.
I hope you like them !
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