Dia de Sant Jordi
The dia de Sant Jordi celebrates Catalonia's patron saint, with books and roses (symbolizing culture and love). The Catalan flag, la Senyera, also features prominently.
Single roses are gifted, often paired with stalks of wheat, and usually packaged with the Catalan colors.
The sweet holiday was a victim of last year's lockdown. In a typical year, the main attraction is La Rambla.
I didn't go down to La Rambla to see this year's modified "covid-friendly" version, but closer to home shops had set up on the sidewalks.
I did make a special trip to Casa Batlló to see it dressed for the holiday.
Special pa de Sant Jordi, is also emblazoned with the Catalan flag. I'm really curious about how they get the coloring into the bread...
