Wondering what you could do these days? Take part in
the Sant Jordi festival!
This event is based on a romantic legend - a brave
Knight who would have saved the girl of king of the claws of a dragon - and last 2
days
( today and tomorrow!).
This event has 2 symbols: a rose and a book. The rose because a legend says that a rose went out of the dragon’s blood. According to another legend a rosebush would bloom every year in the place where Saint Georges killed the dragon.
It‘s also the date of death of two of the most famous
writers of the history: Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare. The tradition
wants that on this day the men offer roses to the women and that these in return
offer them books.
Isn’t it a pretty story?
Today:
6pm to 7pm (Free):
Sant Jordi himself and other characters from the
legend will parade and perform on the streets of Barcelona, beginning at the
Santa María del Mar church and ending at Plaça Comercial.
More info: http://elborncentrecultural.bcn.cat
Tomorrow:
10am to 10 pm:
Sant Jordi is celebrated with endless stalls of roses
and books. La Rambla, the Rambla de Catalinya and Passieg de Gràcia are most
known for their bustling stands.
10am
to 1:30pm (Free):
The
Barcelona City Hall opens its doors to the public for one day.
More info: +info http://www.bcn.cat/
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