Diada de Sant Jordi

Diada de Sant Jordi

 On a cultural note, on April 23, Catalunya celebrates the Diada de Sant Jordi (Feast Day of Saint George, patron of Catalunya)  and El Dia del Llibre (The Day of the Book) with many regional customs:  Book and flower stalls are set up along the streets of Barcelona. People will go looking for a gift for their their family, friends, and partners. You will be able to find the latest publications, see well-known artists signing copies of their books, and of course, smell the scent of the roses. Traditionally, boys will give girls a flower, and girls give boys a book.

The image on the right was taken today by a friend (@roser_n) and shared. It shows Gaudí's Casa Batlló, Barcelona, decorated with lots of roses. The facade of the building is said to resemble a drac (Dragon), and according to legend, Sant Jordi is said to have slain a dragon in his efforts to help the inhabitants of a city.

For more cultural details and video, click on the link https://www.casabatllo.es/en/saint-georges-day/

Sant Jordi

Established in 1953, the Col·legi Major Sant Jordi is affiliated with the Universitat de Barcelona, one of the premiere public universities in Spain. In most Spanish universities, a col·legi (colegio in Castilian) is associated with a university and offers housing, cultural activities, professional development, and other academic and social activities. Historically, these units formed an integral part of the academic life of the university.

Sant Jordi located in the Sarrià neighborhood of Barcelona is an academic complex with housing for 215 students, classrooms, dining hall, café, and an indoor sports area. In the summer, the Sant Jordi complex offers residence and academic space for visiting University programs and students.

The Sant Jordi campus is served by the L3 metro, station María Cristina, and Tramvia lines on the Diagonal.