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Día de Sant Jordi

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mad Dog

Today, April 23rd, is Sant Jordi’s day in Cataluña. Sant Jordi, A.K.A St George, is the patron saint of Aragon, Cataluña and  Valencia (the former Crown of Aragon), England and several other countries. The Kingdom or Aragon and the County … Continue reading →

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La Diada de Sant Jordi

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mad Dog

April 23rd, 2012 Like England, Cataluña’s patron saint is St. George (Sant Jordi). On La Dia de Sant Jordi, the people of Barcelona fly the flag of St. George and the day’s become synonymous with books, roses and love. In … Continue reading →

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