A special day for Catalans
Sant Jordi’s day is one of the days most awaited by Catalans from all over the territory. It is a day when people dedicate a rose or a good book to their most loved people. This tradition, which dates back centuries, is an opportunity to celebrate love and culture.
Activities to enjoy the city
From Fet to Sant Feliu we offer you various activities to enjoy the city on this very special day. Here are some of the options:
1. Discover the rose and book stalls
One of the most popular activities on Sant Jordi is to walk the streets and discover the rose and book stalls. In Plaça de la Vila you will find a wide variety of stalls where you can learn about the latest literary novelties, chat with stallholders and local authors, and find the perfect rose to give as a gift.
2. Enjoy a sardana dance
From 17:00 in the afternoon, near Plaça de la Vila, a great sardana dance will take place by the Cobla del Baix Llobregat. This is an opportunity to dance and enjoy traditional Catalan music.
3. Institutional event and presentation of the poster for La Fira 2024
At 7 p.m., in the Sala dels Plens, the institutional event of Sant Jordi’s Day will be held. On this occasion, the poster for the Spring Festivals 2024 will be presented, which has been made by the OPAC Creative Workshop.
4. Visit the exhibitions
During the month of April, there are several exhibitions that you can visit. For example, at Palau Falguera, until April 28, you can see the retrospective exhibition ‘L’acrobàcia de la calma’ by Conxi Rosique, which reviews his artistic career. In addition, at the Ateneo Santfeliuenc, the exhibition on Vicent Andrés Estellés, entitled ‘Estellés Year’, begins today.
5. Literary gatherings and music at the Old People’s Home
The Association of the Elderly has organized a Sant Jordi celebration at the Casal de la Gent Gran. From 5pm, there will be literary gatherings, sardanas, havaneras and a choral concert. This is an opportunity to enjoy music and literature in a welcoming atmosphere.
6. Enjoy the city’s gang scene
At 6:30 p.m., after the sardanas, different gangs from Sant Feliu de Llobregat will make the music resound in Plaça de la Vila. This is an opportunity to enjoy traditional Catalan music and the festive atmosphere of the day.
7. Ringing of bells by the Bell Ringers’ Guild
To mark the end of St. George’s Day, at 8:30 p.m., the bells of the Cathedral will be rung by the Colla de Campaners. This is a tradition that puts an end to the festive day.
Celebrate Sant Jordi in Sant Feliu and enjoy this very special day. Good day everyone!