Last Friday, the girls (my roommates) and I were invited by some staff members to attend a festival celebrating the National Day of Catalonia. It is the biggest day in Catalonia, as it celebrates their success in gaining autonomy from Spain. You can read a little about the holiday here.
The festival was very pretty and hundreds of people were out dancing a traditional dance called the Sardana. Here is a clip I found online. It's a bit shaky but showcases the detailed footwork that the dance requires.
There were also traditional sausage sandwiches which the girls said were very tasty. I had to settle for a few Estrella beers. They are the local brewery in Barcelona and the beer is quite good. It was wonderful to see the people of the town out celebrating. On the weekdays when we go out to get food, La Garriga is usually very quiet. But on Sunday evenings and during town festivals, everyone comes out to celebrate and be a part of their community.
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