The legend of St Jordi is known the world over, but here is a little reminder. It's a fairytale of love, in which a dragon, who has been praying on towns people, has captured the Princess. But, never fear, the valiant St Jordi comes to the rescue! He slays the dragon and, of course, gets the girl. Legend has it that the dragons blood became a red red rose - and so the day of St Jordi was born!
On this day (23rd April) here in Barcelona, traditionally, in couples, the girl receives a rose and the man receives a book. So, the city is packed with book stalls, book signings, roses and lovers taking the day in.
In modern day Catalunya, you will find the most central streets of the 'Ciudad Condal' (Passeig de Gracia, Las Ramblas, Rambla Catalunya etc...) packed with people browsing all of the book stalls and roses on sale, but the whole city is consumed with fairytale love. It really is a sight to be seen.
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