Catalonia

Catalonia

FlagsFlag of Barcelona

This is the official flag of Barcelona. It has represented the city since 1906

FlagsCatalan flag “Senyera”

This flag is the official Catalan flag, which has represented the nation since

1187

FlagsFlag for Independence “Estelada”

A lot of Catalan people aren’t happy with Catalonia being a part of Spain. They feel different from it and they want to create a

new country.

FlagsThe Reason for the Separatism

In Spain there are three nations, different from from the Spanish Nation, which are Catalonia, Euskadi and Galicia. Historically they were different Crowns, with

different languages. Euskadi was added to Castilla (future Spain) in 1035,

Galicia in 1230, and Catalonia finally in 1479.

Galicia Catalonia

Euskadi

FlagsSpanish Flag

This is the official Spanish flag, which has represented the country since

1978

LandscapesPyrenees

The Pyrenees are a big range of mountains, located in the north of Spain, they are the natural

border between Catalonia (Spain) and France

LandscapesEbro River

The Ebro is the largest river by water volume and the second longest river in Spain.

LandscapesCosta Brava

The Costa Brava is a 60 km long coast line located in Girona province. The climate, the beach and the

beauty of the landscapes makes it an important tourist attraction

Our Food“Embotits”

“Embotits” consist of hashed meat, generally pork, with aromatic spices. The most famous Catalan

“Embotits” are: Catalan “botifarra”(often eaten with beans), “Fuet”, “Sobrassada”, and Spanish ham and

“Chorizo”

Our Food“Pa amb

Tomàquet”

“Pa amb tomàquet” consists of bread rubbed with tomato and seasoned with olive oil and salt. It

goes with cold meet, fish, cheese...

Our Food“Paella”

“Paella” is a typical rice dish. The boiled rice can be cooked with, meat, fish and seafood. And

some vegetables always come with it

Our Food“Cargols

”and

“Calçots”

“Cargols” (snails in catalan) and “Calçots” (long onions with a special flavour) , are often eaten in

Catalonia, usually in traditional villages.

Our Food“Ensaïmada”

and “Coca”

“Coca” and “Ensaïmada” are traditional handmade pastries created in Catalonia and the Balearic

Islands. They can be eaten for dessert, breakfast or in the afternoon.

Traditions“Sardana”

The “Sardana” is a type of circle dance which originated in the 16th century. It is performed at

every festivity.

Traditions“Correfocs”

“Correfocs” (translation: fire-runs) are one of the most important performances in Catalan

festivities. A group of people dress as devils and set off fireworks while drums are playing.

Traditions“Gegants”

and “Capgrosso

s”

“Gegants” and “Capgrossos” (Giants and Big-Heads) are costumed figures which are exhibited in Catalan

festivities. Somebody goes inside the figure and makes it dance.

Traditions“Castells”

“Castells” are human towers built in all Catalan festivities and festivals. Many villages have a group of

people who train every week to be able to do it.

“Castellers” are the people who build “Castells”. They wear special clothes, to

help others climbing.

Traditions“Castellers”

‘s clothes

It is typical to play music while the people is climbing the others. The instruments played are

“gralla”, a flute with a very loud sound, and drums

Traditions“Castells” ‘s

music

Traditions“Castells”

“Castells” were declared World Heritage by UNESCO. In this video you can see the highest “Castell” built ever.

Festivities“Diada de Sant Jordi”

This festivity is celebrated on April 23rd every year. Men give women a rose and women

give men a book.

Festivities“Castanyada”

“Castanyada” is celebrated every October 31st, like Halloween. The tradition consist of eating chestnuts and “Panellets”, typical marzipan

sweet.

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