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The Barcelona festivals not only try to restore lost traditions but they are also a way to promote new activities oriented to create new future traditions.
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LA MERCÈ FESTIVAL
This is the festival for Barcelona's patron saint, held in the week of the 24 September, the day of La Mercè. All kinds of activities are organized. Of particular interest are the pyrotechnical music show and the BAM (independent music festival of Barcelona). In the streets, you can also see giant figures, castellers (human castles), marathons, and so on.
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SANT JORDI (SAINT GEORGE)
On 23 April, the Catalans celebrate Saint George's day by offering a rose and/or book to their partners, and the main shopping streets of Barcelona are filled with book stands and rose stalls. Crowds flock to the city centre to browse and buy.
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DISTRICT FESTIVALS
All throughout the year, the different districts in Barcelona celebrate their own street fairs and festivals. The most important ones are: FESTA MAJOR DE GRÀCIA End of August. Dancing, food, drink, fireworks, and local streets compete for the best and most elaborate decorations. FESTA MAJOR DE SANTS August 24. Dancing, food, drink, and fireworks are all around in the streets and squares.
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SANT JOAN
June 23 at night. This summer solstice celebration includes firecrackers in the streets (children adore that part), fireworks at Montjuïc and Tibidabo, bonfires to burn whatever you want from the Winter, and some major street parties. |
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LA DIADA (Catalan National Holiday)
On 11 September, the Catalans celebrate their National Holiday (La Diada). On 11 September 1714, the troops of King Felipe V conquered Barcelona and Catalonia lost its legal and political statute. It is the day of the Catalan nationalism. |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
The New Year is welcomed following the tradition. After dinner, the Catalans eat the traditional grapes to the sound of the bells (one grape is eaten for each month, 12 grapes). After that, the party (la revetlla) begins.
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