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Celebrations In Catalonia

Posted on March 17th, 2010

The people of this territory of Spain recognized as Catalonia have an occasion to experience historical culture and typical celebrations just about some time of the year.

Catalonia is rich in cultural tradition and its people love to celebrate Semana Santa Barcelona. It seems there is always some type of celebration abounding in this region of Spain. Being very deeply seated in religious and family unity, these people honor and rejoice in some designated patron saints throughout the year. One festival being in honor of the patron saint of Catalonia Saint George. Plus the deep religious convictions and close ties with family make both Christmas and Easter celebrations acutely entrenched in both history and culture. This is a geographic venue incredibly rich the celebratory spirit and because of this there seems to always be some type of partying going on somewhere- no matter what time of year it may be.

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The Catalan people have fought fiercely to cling to and preserve their own language and identity and it seems to exhibit in their celebrations and their own pride in these undertakings.Two notable festivals include the celebration of Saint George on 23rd day of April every year. Another comparable celebration is of the patron saint of Catalonia, Mother of God of Monserrat, on twenty seventh day of April. during each of these celebratory days and evenings the streets of Catalonia come alive with people, residents and tourists alike, as well as flowers and other celebratory ornamentation.

In addition to these dates, every village or town has its own designated patron saint to celebrate and pay homage. These celebrations are much akin to the bigger celebrations with typical parades and normally a procession of giants constructed of paper mache, additional fireworks and firecrackers, music from live bands and more top off these actions. On the 23rd of June, which has been declared the shortest day of the year and coinciding with the summer solstice celebration there is a event honoring Saint John. Traditionally, those in Catalonia light bonfires while the sun is believed to be at its most northern point.

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Catalonia has a favorable geographical location and both a longer life expectancy for residents and is currently experiencing a population expansion with Ofertas Semana Santa Barcelona. Though considered portion of Spain, the people of this part of the Mediterranean tend to regard themselves not necessarily as the Spanish, but the Europeans, who happen to be considered residents of Spain. While Barcelona is the capital town and home to more 60% of the residents, not the only town where the pride, culture and family traditions are reason for celebration.

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