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Spain: St. George's Day, Catalan Culture and Protest

Written byMireia Bel Garrit
Translated byudell.db

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Translation posted 28 April 2012 9:56 GMT

Saint George's Day (Diada de Sant Jordi in Catalan) is a unique celebration in Catalonia. Tradition holds that the festival revolves around roses and books. April 23rd has always been a day of protest in the name of Catalan language and culture. This year will see more protest than ever because people will also be organizing against government cutbacks that affect education and Catalan culture.

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Written byMireia Bel Garrit
Translated byudell.db

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