Interesting Folklore and Fiestas in Barcelona
When visiting a popular holiday
destination, it is not only enough to see the different natural and
manmade features within it but also very important to witness and
take part in some of the traditions, festivals and other folklore.
Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Spain and as
expected, it does have lots of fiestas and folklore through the year
in that you will always find something most interesting depending on
the time you choose to be here.
New Year: this is celebration
that take place in Barcelona just like any other part of the world.
They start with a carnival like party where people flock in the
streets wearing masks and will try eating the famed 12 grapes to
bring them luck through the year. The eating takes place during the
few last seconds of the ending year and those who manage to finish on
time before entering into the new one expect a new year full of luck.
Three Magi procession: the three magi traditionally used to
bring children presents. They can be termed as the Spanish Santa
Claus and the procession is normally held in their honor. It is an
event that can be very interesting. It takes place in the 5th of
January.
San Medir: this is an interesting festival that is
very popular. It involves huge processions of singing choirs through
the Barcelona streets and takes place on the 3rd of March. Sant Jordi
which takes place on the 23rd of April in honor of the Catalonia’s
patron is also an interesting and spectacular event.
In the
month of May, you will find most interesting to be Sant Ponc
festivals taking place within Calle del Hospital and the plays of
flowers Jocs Florals. They are some of the best events which mark the
month of May in Barcelona and you cannot miss out on them while here
during the time, Location
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Corpus Christi: it is a series of events
taking part in June. You will find the traditional processions of
people in masks which are nothing short of picturesque very
interesting. The dancing egg festival which takes place around the
famous cathedral is also something to behold. June 23rd as well as
24th nights attracts special fiestas Sant Joan which is fire
celebration of pre Christina era, street parties and fireworks. Grec
festival then takes part at the end of June and is composed of dance
performances and open air concerts.
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