Sant Jordi Day

An children’s book author drawing

Sant Jordi Day is a special time in Barcelona, and it is a great opportunity to experience the city's unique culture and traditions. The celebration of love and literature is a unique way to honor the city's patron saint. The excitement and joy of the day make it a special time of year for locals and visitors alike.

Couples exchange roses and books as tokens of their love. Red roses are given to the women, and books are given to the men. This tradition has been going on for centuries and is a special part of Barcelona culture. Nowadays, women receive a book and a rose. Many cities are enamored with this tradition and tried to integrate it in the cities festivities.

My first experience of Sant Jordi Day was when I was heading to my Spanish class during my first year in Barcelona. I was walking along La Rambla early in the morning when stands setting up books and flowers were also on display. Then, I passed through Plaza Sant Jaume, stands were being installed and flowers were everywhere. It is quite common at this time, stands are well prepared for any light showers.

Over the years in Barcelona, you The 23rd of April is when Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi. Men give roses to women and men usually get books from women. Usually you get to see writers signing signatures and

My first experience celebrating Sant Jordi Day was visiting elderly women. Right after our Spanish class people after our Spanish class. We went to a couple of nursing homes next to this schoo and gave elderly women roses. all participated on this very day. it meant a lot to me, because I think that’s really nice thing to do when the elderly don’t have anybody and suddenly, you got these young people visiting you. Well, I wasn’t that young at that time, but I was with young people — migrants from Morocco. I think young Moroccans and other nationalities try to assimilate in the society.