Why is St George the patron saint of Barcelona?
Why is St George the patron saint of Barcelona?
According to the legend, Saint George saved his princess by killing the dragon from whose blood grew a rose. That is why some consider it the Catalan Valentine´s Day, because Saint George is said to be, par excellence, the patron saint of lovers in Catalonia.
Why do they give books on Sant Jordi?
Since then, it’s become tradition in Catalonia that on this day boys and men should give a rose to the women they love. Eventually these fairs started to fill with book stands to commemorate the legend of Sant Jordi, and it became tradition for women to give men books on this day.
Who celebrates Dia de Sant Jordi?
Catalonia
The people in Catalonia celebrate the day of their patron saint, Sant Jordi, with a curious tradition.
What authors are celebrated on Sant Jordi?
Sant Jordi: Day of the Book and the Rose In 1926 Spain declared the 23rd April, the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the most famous Spanish writer, as Book Day.
Why do they give books on Sant Jordi Day?
Eventually these fairs started to fill with book stands to commemorate the legend of Sant Jordi, and it became tradition for women to give men books on this day. This is how, through flowers and books, Sant Jordi Day became the most romantic day in Catalonia.
What does Barcelona celebrate April 23?
Feliç Diada de Sant Jordi! Sant Jordi´s Day Barcelona ‘La Diada de Sant Jordi’ is on 23rd April every year and is a very special day for romance and literature in Catalonia! It is also called the Feast or the Festival of St George.
What is one of the most famous streets in Barcelona called?
Las Ramblas. If there is an emblematic street of Barcelona, it is surely this. Las Ramblas Avenue runs from Plaza de Catalunya to the sea, and it is always crowded with pedestrians.