For yet another year, April 23rd has left its imprint on Catalonia as one of the most special days in the calendar: the Diada de Sant Jordi - the celebration of Saint George - has permeated the streets of Barcelona from first light in the morning with roses, books, writers, dragons, legends, tradition and culture. Thousands of people have taken to the streets once again to enjoy the festivities. Here's a summary of the day in images.
Sant Jordi 2024 gets moving
The morning begins with the Metro full to overflowing and the first roses are visible.
Writers' breakfast
Like every Sant Jordi, one of the special features as the day begins is the writers' breakfast. This year, Jordi Puntí, Jaume Clotet and Ramon Gene attended.
Photo: Carlos Baglietto
The rose tradition
The florists on the Rambla de Catalunya are starting to prepare their bouquets for Sant Jordi, their biggest day of the year.
The girl and the rose
Barcelona fills up with people during the morning and the Catalan capital acquires that special Sant Jordi atmosphere. Despite temperatures on the cool side, there was also plenty of sun.
The kiss
Two young people show their love in front of Casa Batlló on Sant Jordi 2024.
Inside
Two women throw rose petals inside the Casa Batlló on Sant Jordi 2024.
The book family
A girl and her parents browsing for books at a stall in La Rambla.
Alex and Ona
A couple chooses a book to take with them on Sant Jordi 2024
Figa Flawas
Catalan group Figa Flawas during their concert at the old Estrella Damm brewery on Sant Jordi 2024.
Good vibes at Estrella Damm
Audience enjoying the Figa Flawas concert at the Estrella Damm venue on Sant Jordi 2024.
Xarim Aresté
The "Engine Room" at the Estrella Damm venue, full to the brim.
Les Teresines
Les Teresines, legendary Catalan sitcom stars from the 1990s, appear in La Rambla on Sant Jordi 2024 to sign books.
The gaze
A young woman on La Rambla during Sant Jordi 2024.