A CATALAN CHRISTMAS: WHAT TO EAT OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Christmas in Catalonia brings to mind the caganers, Tió de Nadal, Christmas markets, nativity scenes, etc. In general, it tends to evoke images of family gatherings, warmth and food… lots of […]
BARCELONA WELCOMES IN LA MERCÈ 2019
The Festa Major de la Mercè is here once again! If you’re not familiar with this festival, get ready for one of Barcelona’s best celebrations of the year! Every year, Barcelona […]
FESTIVAL JARDINS PEDRALBES: BARCELONA’S CLASSIEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
This year marks the 7th annual edition of the Festival Jardins Pedralbes. Organized by Concert Studio, this summertime music festival takes place in one of the most beautiful gardens of […]
BARCELONA PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FIRST HUMAN TOWER TEAM
La Colla Castellers de Barcelona wants to invite the city to come help celebrate its 50th birthday in June. On June 8th, 1969, the Human Towers of Barcelona participated in […]
ART PHOTO BCN 2019: THE BARCELONA EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 6TH EDITION
Art Photo BCN is back for its sixth year, and the Arts Santa Mònica is playing host. This emerging photography festival is aimed at both professionals and students, but is also […]
DIADA DE SANT JORDI: ROSES, BOOKS, FREE ACTIVITIES AND MORE FILL THE STREETS OF BARCELONA
The month of April in Catalonia is one filled with reasons to celebrate, and not just because spring has fully sprung (not the case this year, but who’s complaining?). No, […]
MECAL 2019 BARCELONA: PACKED WITH CREATIVE, DYNAMIC SHORT FILMS THAT LEFT THEIR MARK
The Mecal 2019 International Short Film and Animation Festival of Barcelona has come to an end, and the participating films did not disappoint. After three weeks of competition — animation, […]
CATALAN’S SEVEN-LEGGED REPRESENTATION OF LENT
If you’ve seen an old woman with seven legs, holding a cod in one hand and basket of vegetables in the other, hanging in balconies and windows around Barcelona, you […]
CARNIVAL: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE WEEK-LONG PARTY IN BARCELONA
Carnival, the big hoorah before Lent, is here! Today, known as Dijous Gras (Fat Thursday), marks the commencement of a week-long festive affair that features a lot of traditional celebrations. We […]
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