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You can't say you've truly enjoyed Spain until you've enjoyed its festivals!
Barcelona is a city that you can't fully experience just by looking around as a tourist destination.
The real Barcelona is felt more deeply in the street festivals, the atmosphere of the alleys, and the everyday culture.
We introduce Barcelona's festivals, where you can experience the daily lives and emotions of Barcelona's people up close.
The real Barcelona is felt more deeply in the street festivals, the atmosphere of the alleys, and the everyday culture.
We introduce Barcelona's festivals, where you can experience the daily lives and emotions of Barcelona's people up close.
💃La Mercè Festival
Held every year at the end of September, this festival honors the patron saint of Barcelona, the Virgin Mary, 'La Mercé'.
It is an event representing the Catalonia region, where the entire city becomes a stage.
It is an event representing the Catalonia region, where the entire city becomes a stage.
From human towers (Castellers), traditional dance called Sardana, to firework parades,
Performances and shows continue day and night.
Performances and shows continue day and night.
Although it originated from religious roots, it has now become the festival that best demonstrates 'how to have fun like a Barcelona person'.
🎡Gràcia Festival (Festa Major de Gràcia)
In mid-August, the Gràcia area transforms into a week-long arts festival.
Residents choose creative themes for each alley and decorate them themselves.
Residents choose creative themes for each alley and decorate them themselves.
Like a village competition to see who is the prettiest, each alley is filled with elaborate decorations.
At night, street performances and small concerts are also held.
At night, street performances and small concerts are also held.
This is the moment when you can truly feel the summer in Barcelona.
🕺La Calçotada Festival
Do you remember the Kalsoot I introduced in the last post?
In the town of Valls in Catalonia, Spain, near Barcelona, the Calçot Festival is held to celebrate the calçot harvest.
It is held on the last Sunday of January every year, and this year, in 2025, the festival was held on January 26th.
It is held on the last Sunday of January every year, and this year, in 2025, the festival was held on January 26th.
Admission tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the plaza. We recommend arriving before lunch!
You have to go early to avoid selling out.
You have to go early to avoid selling out.
Wait, want to know more about Barcelona's festivals?
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