Sant Jordi Fest
Sant Jordi is a traditional Catalan festivity in honor of their patron Saint George. But what makes it so special, is that it is something unique which combines culture and romantic.
The 23rd April is the anniversary of the death of Saint George.
Furthermore in 1925 Spain declared the 23rd April as a Book Day because this is the anniversary of the death of the most famous Spanish writer: Miguel de Cervantes.
The Fairytale of Saint George
Long ago there lived a Dragon in a Town. Because he was hungry the people gave him their animals to eat. One day it was not enough anymore to eat the animals and he wanted to eat humans. The people started to make a draw to find out who has to be eaten by the Dragon. Unfortunately, the Princess got picked and had to go. When she was in front of the Dragon the strong knight Sant Jordi came and thrust his lance into the Dragon. From the blood which dripped on the floor, immediately a rose grew which Sant Jordi gave to the Princess.
What is it about?
At Sant Jordi Barcelona and whole Catalonia are full of roses and books. Bookstalls and markets arise all over the city. Some of the hotspots are Placa Catalunya, Las Ramblas and in 2018 the Antiga Fàbrica d’Estrella Damm hosts the Sant Jordi Música 2018 Couples give each other presents. Usually the woman receives a rose and the men a book. But nowadays also friends give each other books.
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