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Hey everybody!

How are you? Have you all enjoyed Sant Jordi yesterday?

If you do not know what to do next week-end in Barcelona, and if you like Andalucía and its traditions, I would surely recommend you to go to the “Feria de Abril”.

Heather has written a nice entry about this “must see” event in Barcelona. Enjoy reading!!

In the early 70s, thousands flocked from Andalucía in search of a better way of life and more working opportunities, bringing with them aspects of their lives which many people instantly recognise as part of traditional Spanish culture. When Spain is mentioned, I’m sure many of you would immediately picture flamenco, extravagant and colourful dresses, and delicious plates of food.

Luckily for you, you will find all of the above in Barcelona from the 26th April until the 5th May at the Parc del Forum, in the Diagonal Mar district.
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Hi!

If you live in Barcelona, you must have noticed that there are plenty of stalls in the city with books and roses and you might wonder why. If you want to know more about Sant Jordi, I recommend you to read Yannick’s post as it includes information not only about the tradition but also adresses to go to if you would like to buy a book signed by his/her own author.

If you are in Barcelona, you might also be interested in participating in Sant Jordi’s photograph competition. To do so, you just need to take a really good picture and send it to us by email (and before 0.00) to info@caminobarcelona.com.

Have a nice San Jordi’s day!

Sandrine

Hi everyone!

For the romantics amongst you, you are in luck! Saint Valentine has already passed months ago, but thankfully Catalonia has an extra Saint of Love, his name is Sant Jordi and he invites you all to come and experience the magic of his special day right here with us in Barcelona!

Who do you say? Let me give you a quick introduction to the legend of Catalonia’s patron saint. Sant Jordi lived around the year 300. It is said that during this age the town of Montblanc (province of Tarragona) was terrorized by a dragon which was killed by the brave Sant Jordi. Out of the blood of the dragon a rose sprouted, which he then handed to his beloved one, the princess. (more…)

Hello again and a happy new year!

Here’s a blog to help you start 2013 in the best possible way!!!

There is a whole other Barcelona out there full of traditional, old bars. In these bars, homemade vermouth is sold on tap and time stands still. Maybe they stopped in 1962, maybe be was 1974 or even 1999 but when you enter one of these bared, you can’t help but notice that you’re in another era. It’s like a photograph of a Barcelona that once was.
So here you are, this is my way of introducing you to them. You are bound to fall in love!
In these bars you have to order vermouth and a little tapas dish. They are always cheap (more…)

Hi everyone

Halloween is around the corner and Naomi explains to you how we celebrate it here in Barcelona.

Enjoy it!

Hi guys!

We are coming to the end of October and all around the world there is a special tradition that is celebrated. I’m talking about the “Día de los Muertos” or as they call it in English “Halloween”! Millions of people celebrate this occasion with different customs and rituals and I am going to tell you a little about what you will be able to experience in Barcelona this year!

“La Castanyada” is (more…)

Hi everybody,

if you are wondering what to do in Barcelona this weekand and perhaps fancy practising your English, check out Vahri’s latest blog about an interesting theatre production taking place this month in Barcelona.

Enjoy and give us your comments!

Hello!

Today the team at Camino Barcelona would like to present to you all an interesting event that will soon be taking place in Barcelona and that would be of particular interest to any arts and drama fans out there!

From the 19th of May onwards, an English theatre company Jocular Theatre who produce shows in English in Barcelona will be putting on show their latest piece of work: BatBoy the musical! Previous productions of there’s have included; Private eyes, The foreigner, Lend me a Tenor and The little shop of horrors and have all been very successful. Batboy is to be their 11th production and hopefully it will have as much success as its predecessors!!

The musical has been described as a “darkly-funny, pop-rock musical” about the discovery of a member of a small village who is half boy half bat and the story follows his struggle to survive within a world that rejects him. It has been described as an exotic mix between My fair lady and Edward scissor hands and as a classic love story but with a modern day twist. It is promised to be like nothing you have ever seen before!!

So, if you are interested in Theatre and fancy a break from your Spanish studies, or even if English is not your native language but you just fancy brushing up on your  English language skills in a relaxed and fun way, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience some perhaps more alternative culture of the city!

The show will take place in the Centre Moral I Cultural de Poblenou on Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends, 19th and 20th of May and the following 26th and 27th of May starting at 9.30pm on Saturdays and 6.30pm on Sundays. Tickets are available on the door for 15€ or can be purchased at a discounted price when bought in advance on atrapalo.com. For directions to the theatre please see the follow page. You can also find more information about the event on Facebook!

Have a good weekend everyone and keep checking the blog for upcoming events!

¡Hasta pronto!

Vahri