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Sant Joan 2024: Five plans to celebrate a midsummer's night in Catalonia

Sant Joan 2024: Five plans to celebrate a midsummer's night in Catalonia

The night of Sant Joan arrives with options all over Catalonia to enjoy the revelry

Adrián Monterrubio

Friday, 21 of june of 2024 - 22:40

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Souvenirs intended for the locals: these are the new (old) posters of La Rambla

Souvenirs intended for the locals: these are the new (old) posters of La Rambla

The Pòsters de la Rambla collection seeks to recover the charm of posters linked to the city of Barcelona

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 13 of june of 2024 - 23:12

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The video for Dua Lipa's new single: Barcelona, Sagrada Família, 'castells' and water sports

The video for Dua Lipa's new single: Barcelona, Sagrada Família, 'castells' and water sports

The municipal swimming pools of Montjuïc are the setting for the music video for Dua Lipa's 'Illusion'

Marta Sánchez Iranzo / El Nacional

Friday, 12 of april of 2024 - 21:40

Barcelona's Sant Jordi 2024 will see the books and roses celebration return fully to La Rambla

Barcelona's Sant Jordi 2024 will see the books and roses celebration return fully to La Rambla

Catalonia's epic festival of books and roses, the Diada de Sant Jordi, returns on Tuesday April 23rd

Marta Gambín

Monday, 8 of april of 2024 - 23:27

The press in Seville, dumbfounded by the presence of Jordi Turull in the city for Holy Week

The press in Seville, dumbfounded by the presence of Jordi Turull in the city for Holy Week

A writer 'catches' the general secretary of Junts in the queue to visit the 'Señor del Gran Poder' religious sculpture

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Thursday, 28 of march of 2024 - 23:14

Who's got the bean? And who is king? US consulate in Barcelona acts out a Catalan 'Reis' tradition

Who's got the bean? And who is king? US consulate in Barcelona acts out a Catalan 'Reis' tradition

As the 'Tortell de Reis' is served on January 6th, that's when the fun begins, as the staff of the US Consulate found out

Sira Robles

Friday, 5 of january of 2024 - 22:09

MAP | The Three Kings in Barcelona: where to see the parade on January 5th

MAP | The Three Kings in Barcelona: where to see the parade on January 5th

The traditional 'Reis' parade is back with the Three Kings touring Barcelona in extravagant and colourful floats

Júlia Peñascal

Thursday, 4 of january of 2024 - 22:40

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Civil Guard includes Palau de la Música concert, with pro-independence chants, in Tsunami case

Civil Guard includes Palau de la Música concert, with pro-independence chants, in Tsunami case

Terrorism investigation summary includes protest at end of traditional Orfeó choral concert on December 26th, 2019

Marta Lasalas / Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 15 of december of 2023 - 22:47

The PP and Vox definitively de-Catalanize the 'Diada' of Mallorca

The PP and Vox definitively de-Catalanize the 'Diada' of Mallorca

The PP-Vox majority on Mallorca's council has shifted the island's annual festive day from December 31st to September 12th

Berto Sagrera

Thursday, 14 of december of 2023 - 23:16

Rosalía, Daft Punk or Chic: the Sónar-created soundtrack to the Pyromusical at Barcelona's La Mercè

Rosalía, Daft Punk or Chic: the Sónar-created soundtrack to the Pyromusical at Barcelona's La Mercè

Barcelona's 'festa major' closes on Monday 25th with the fireworks and music spectacle, this year selected by the Sónar team

Marta Gambín

Friday, 22 of september of 2023 - 13:51

La Mercè 2023: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'

La Mercè 2023: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'

From concerts to 'castellers', here's our guide to Barcelona's La Mercè 2023 festivities, from September 22nd to 25th

Aida Triviño

Monday, 18 of september of 2023 - 17:38

Five things you mustn't miss at the Festes de Sants 2023

Five things you mustn't miss at the Festes de Sants 2023

They're on now and until August 27th! Don't miss the street festivals in Barcelona's Sants neighbourhood

Javier Traité

Monday, 21 of august of 2023 - 22:54

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Spanish culture ministry obstructs plans to declare the Catalan rumba a UNESCO heritage item

Spanish culture ministry obstructs plans to declare the Catalan rumba a UNESCO heritage item

The Platform for the Defence of the Catalan Rumba explains that the label "Catalan" has made the process more difficult

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 11 of august of 2023 - 19:01

Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties

Festes de Gràcia 2023: all the details of Barcelona's most wonderful street parties

The uptown district of Gràcia begins its annual summer 'festa major' on August 15th. Here's our guide.

Aida Triviño

Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 05:30

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Catalonia's sardana dance has now inspired a platinum disc, thanks to The Tyets' 'Coti x coti'

Catalonia's sardana dance has now inspired a platinum disc, thanks to The Tyets' 'Coti x coti'

From the dancefloors to the beaches, the reggaeton-sardana tune 'Coti x coti' has almost a million listens a month on Spotify

Marta Gambín / El Nacional

Tuesday, 8 of august of 2023 - 22:10

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The traditional Canigó Flame arrives in Barcelona, amid new calls to defend the language

The traditional Canigó Flame arrives in Barcelona, amid new calls to defend the language

Midsummer flame arrives at the Generalitat palace in a context of concern about anti-Catalan moves in València and Balearics

Joan Tardà Fernández

Friday, 23 of june of 2023 - 18:34

The success of Sant Jordi

The success of Sant Jordi

José Antich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 17:46

Best activities to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona the Catalan way

Best activities to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona the Catalan way

Discover all of the best ways to celebrate Sant Jordi 2023, the special Catalan holiday of love, in Barcelona

Madison Meyers

Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 10:00

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Books and roses, culture and love: Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona and Catalonia

Everything is ready for the celebration that many Catalans regard as the most beautiful day of the year: Diada de Sant Jordi

El Nacional

Saturday, 22 of april of 2023 - 01:42

What are Catalans like? CEO survey asks about personality traits, favourite foods and football

What are Catalans like? CEO survey asks about personality traits, favourite foods and football

Above all, many Catalans have a strong sense of responsibility - and almost half say they are Barça fans

Laura Cercós

Wednesday, 5 of april of 2023 - 21:08

Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona: everything you need to know about Catalonia's most romantic day

Sant Jordi 2023 in Barcelona: everything you need to know about Catalonia's most romantic day

Learn all about the history, traditions and importance of Sant Jordi, April 23rd, the authentic day for lovers in Catalonia

Madison Meyers

Monday, 3 of april of 2023 - 05:30

Easter in Barcelona 2023: parades, traditional sweets and celebrations

Easter in Barcelona 2023: parades, traditional sweets and celebrations

Celebrate the incredible Easter traditions during Setmana Santa 2023 in Barcelona and enjoy the different events in the city

Madison Meyers

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 05:30

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No nativity scene in Barcelona's Plaça Sant Jaume; instead, a nocturnal projection

No nativity scene in Barcelona's Plaça Sant Jaume; instead, a nocturnal projection

Barcelona city council has substituted the physical display with an interactive projection on the facade of the city hall

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 13 of december of 2022 - 23:12

A macro-bank holiday that should not exist

A macro-bank holiday that should not exist

José Antich

Monday, 12 of december of 2022 - 16:57

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The 'superbowl' event of Catalonia's human-tower sport returns: VIDEOS

The 'superbowl' event of Catalonia's human-tower sport returns: VIDEOS

Chants of "Independence!" fill the stadium at the biennial big date of this spectacular Catalan tradition

Pepa Masó / ACN

Monday, 3 of october of 2022 - 22:08

La Mercè 2022: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'

La Mercè 2022: all the information on Barcelona's 'festa major'

From concerts to 'castellers', here's our guide to Barcelona's La Mercè 2022 festivities, from September 23rd to 26th

Daniel Cáceres

Friday, 23 of september of 2022 - 22:33

An aberrant video from 'The New York Times' mutilates a Catalan icon

An aberrant video from 'The New York Times' mutilates a Catalan icon

Dozens of Catalans react with rage or despair after the US daily sends their great meal-time tradition through the mill

Saturday, 17 of september of 2022 - 02:19

Why call it Crown of Aragon? Let's say: Catalan Crown (Part I)

Why call it Crown of Aragon? Let's say: Catalan Crown (Part I)

Marc Pons

Wednesday, 27 of july of 2022 - 17:50

A midsummer night's message: special care with fire when celebrating Sant Joan 2022

A midsummer night's message: special care with fire when celebrating Sant Joan 2022

Municipal fire restrictions will affect Thursday night's celebrations while Catalan government urges special caution

El Nacional

Wednesday, 22 of june of 2022 - 20:04

Berga's Patum festival draws pro-independence fervour - and a noise complaint | VIDEO

Berga's Patum festival draws pro-independence fervour - and a noise complaint | VIDEO

After two years lost to Covid, the UNESCO-recognized Patum returns to the Catalan town - but now faces a noise complaint

Lluís Bou

Friday, 17 of june of 2022 - 23:15

Sant Jordi 2022: What's planned for April 23rd in Catalonia?

Sant Jordi 2022: What's planned for April 23rd in Catalonia?

Barcelona's literary superblock is a new feature for 2022 in the wonderful Catalan book and rose festival, Sant Jordi

El Nacional

Thursday, 21 of april of 2022 - 19:24

Catalonia's 'mona': the chocolate-flavoured Easter treat given to godchildren

Catalonia's 'mona': the chocolate-flavoured Easter treat given to godchildren

Aimed at kids, these elaborate chocolate-based treats change every year: what are the star 'mones de Pasqua' for 2022?

Alba Solé Ingla

Friday, 15 of april of 2022 - 01:51

The 3 Kings can come, despite Covid: January 5th parades in Catalonia to go ahead

The 3 Kings can come, despite Covid: January 5th parades in Catalonia to go ahead

Covid rules should permit the traditional family-oriented parades to continue

Nura Portella

Friday, 24 of december of 2021 - 20:54

Why did the Catalans go to Sardinia?

Why did the Catalans go to Sardinia?

Marc Pons

Monday, 11 of october of 2021 - 23:25

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Batlle blames pro-independence leaders for Barcelona's riotous booze parties

Batlle blames pro-independence leaders for Barcelona's riotous booze parties

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 27 of september of 2021 - 21:35

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"Get out of our neighbourhoods, Colau", the chant that surprised Barcelona's mayor

"Get out of our neighbourhoods, Colau", the chant that surprised Barcelona's mayor

Jordi Palmer

Thursday, 23 of september of 2021 - 22:49

The whistles and boos come with the salary

The whistles and boos come with the salary

José Antich

Thursday, 23 of september of 2021 - 17:21

Diada 2021 | All the key protests and events of Catalonia's National Day

Diada 2021 | All the key protests and events of Catalonia's National Day

Marc González

Friday, 10 of september of 2021 - 20:04

Junts warns: "With the Mercè coming up, the Ada Colau council is overwhelmed"

Junts warns: "With the Mercè coming up, the Ada Colau council is overwhelmed"

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 1 of september of 2021 - 00:05