{"id":116126,"date":"2019-04-16T15:52:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T15:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=116126"},"modified":"2019-04-16T15:52:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T15:52:33","slug":"sant-jordi-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sant-jordi-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragons, books and roses: how to celebrate Sant Jordi Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every April 23<sup>rd<\/sup>, the streets of my city, Barcelona, fill with red roses and book stands, for a celebration steeped in history. Have you heard about Sant Jordi Day? It\u2019s one of the most beautiful festivals in Catalonia and the most romantic. Brits may already know Sant Jordi as St. George, the patron saint of both Catalonia and England. I\u2019m Mariona, a Hostelworld Insider and I\u2019m going to share my tips, so you can enjoy this Catalan celebration, like a local.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-Sant-Jordi-day-all-about\" class=\"post links\">What is Sant Jordi day all about?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-legend-behind-the-tradition\" class=\"post links\">The Legend behind the tradition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#feminist-sant-jordi-day\" class=\"post links\">Feminist Sant Jordi Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sustainable-sant-jordi-day\" class=\"post links\">Sustainable Sant Jordi Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-best-places-to-celebrate-Sant-Jordi-day\" class=\"post links\">The best places to celebrate Sant Jordi Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Sant-Jordi-Hostels-in-Barcelona\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Hostels in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-Sant-Jordi-day-all-about\"><b>What is Sant Jordi day all about?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century Sant Jordi (St George) became the patron saint of Catalonia, and rose markets started to appear all over the region every year on the 23<sup>rd<\/sup> of April, representing the rose that Sant Jordi gave to the Princess after slaying the dragon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/8684741727_4c108df73a_h-1313x875.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day - roses \" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a class=\"owner-name truncate post links\" title=\"Go to John PX's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnpx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">John PX<\/a>\u00a0on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Since then, it\u2019s become tradition in Catalonia that on this day boys and men should give a rose to the women they love. This includes their wives, girlfriends or crushes, but also their teachers, sisters, grandmothers and mums&#8230; trust me, you wouldn\u2019t want to be the guy who didn\u2019t give a rose to his mum!<\/p>\n<p>Eventually these fairs started to fill with book stands to commemorate the legend of Sant Jordi, and it became tradition for women to give men books on this day.<\/p>\n<p>This is how, through flowers and books, Sant Jordi Day became the most romantic day in Catalonia. Who needs Valentine\u2019s Day anyway?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ajuntament-dEsplugues-de-Llobregat-on-Flickr-1312x875.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day - books\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Ajuntament d&#8217;Esplugues de Llobregat on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-legend-behind-the-tradition\"><b>The legend behind the tradition<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The story behind Sant Jordi Day is also known as St George and the Dragon &#8211; you\u2019ve probably heard it before, but in case you\u2019ve forgotten, I\u2019m here to refresh your memory. This is the Sant Jordi legend as I remember it:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\"><em>In medieval times, in a <\/em><em>faraway land, there lived a town constantly threatened by a terrifying dragon. The people of the village grew tired of having their houses burnt and their families eaten, so asked their King for a solution. The King made a pact with the Dragon and fed him a farm animal every day in exchange for leaving the village alone. But, one day there were no more animals left in the village, so the King had to think of a different solution. From that day forward, they would draw names to decide which person would be sacrificed to save the rest of the village.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\"><em>The result of the first draw was a surprise to everyone &#8211; the name of the Princess was read out! The King tried to draw again, claiming it was a mistake, but the Princess accepted her fate and stepped forward to sacrifice herself.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\"><em>As the Princess stood in front of the Dragon, a brave Knight who was passing by (AKA Sant Jordi) noticed the unusual scene, ran towards the dragon and killed it with his sword. From the blood of the dragon grew a rose bush, and the Knight cut a flower and presented it to the Princess.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\"><em>As thanks for saving his village and his daughter, the King gave the Knight the Princess\u2019s hand in marriage and they all lived together, happily ever after.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sant-Jordi-Ajuntament-dEsplugues-de-Llobregat-on-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day - dragon on stage\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Ajuntament d&#8217;Esplugues de Llobregat on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"feminist-sant-jordi-day\"><b>Feminist Sant Jordi Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019ve probably already noticed, the story of Sant Jordi is centuries old and needs to be updated. It\u2019s been re-imagined by some amazing female authors with a feminist twist, like <a href=\"http:\/\/acompanyamentfamiliar.com\/es\/sant-jordi-feminista-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">this one from Elisenda Pascual<\/a> that includes a music-loving Dragon, a philosopher Knight and an un-ladylike Princess. Other versions feature a female Knight, a romance between the Dragon and the Princess, and a relationship between the Dragon and the Knight. Which of these fabulous combos is your favourite? \ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n<p>And who says books are only for boys? Even though traditionally girls used to get flowers, nowadays they also receive books from their partners &#8211; or get them themselves. So, if you happen to have a girlfriend, a mum or a sister who you want to get a Sant Jordi present, books are a fantastic choice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sustainable-sant-jordi-day\"><b>Sustainable Sant Jordi Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, 60% of the roses that are sold on Sant Jordi Day are imported from other countries. It\u2019s not that there aren\u2019t roses in Catalonia, it\u2019s just that roses cultivated in warmer places, are taller and slimmer, and are considered more \u2018perfect.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Do the world a favour and try to buy local roses from local farms. You\u2019ll be able to identify them because the flower is wider and more open. If you have any doubts, ask the seller and they\u2019ll be able to help you out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13982205015_3e540a4f8d_h-1313x875.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day - Red Roses\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Ajuntament de Vilanova i la Geltr\u00fa on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of going paperless and carry my kindle everywhere, but getting a paper book on Sant Jordi Day is part of the magic of this festivity. A great option is to go for second hand books &#8211; you\u2019ll find many stands selling them! Usually they\u2019re much cheaper and you can always find hidden gems.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-best-places-to-celebrate-Sant-Jordi-day\"><b>The best places to celebrate Sant Jordi Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Everywhere in Catalonia is a good place to celebrate Sant Jordi Day. Go to any town centre to enjoy fairs with books, roses and all kinds of rose-shaped handmade decorations and treats. Here are some of my personal recommendations if you want to make the most of the festivities:<\/p>\n<h3><b><em>Sant Jordi Day in Montblanc<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>To celebrate Sant Jordi like medieval royalty, you should visit Montblanc. Its well-preserved medieval heritage makes you feel as though you\u2019re stepping back in time, plus during the week that Sant Jordi Day takes place there\u2019s a Medieval Festival that dresses up the whole village with flags, weapons and all kinds of curious things.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Miguel-Blanco-on-Flickr-Sant-Jordi-Montblanc.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day in Montblanc\" width=\"875\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cibercorsario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Miguel Campo<\/a> on Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you visit Montblanc on Sant Jordi Day, you\u2019ll also be able to see a performance showing Sant Jordi giving a rose to the Princess, which includes a lively medieval dance show.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How to get from Barcelona to Montblanc? <\/b>You can either take the train (ask for the lines R13 and R14 in the main stations) or rent a private vehicle. The train journey costs about \u20ac10 each way and takes around two and a half hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><em>Sant Jordi Day in Puigverd de Lleida<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In Puigverd de Lleida there\u2019s another medieval festival around Sant Jordi Day. After a day full of activities, which includes dancing giants and popular music, there\u2019s an outdoor theatre representation of the Sant Jordi legend. You might not understand what they say, but the costumes and the atmosphere will make up for it.<\/p>\n<p>And if I haven\u2019t convinced you yet, I bet I will now: after the theatre there\u2019s a very cheap dinner made with a delicious Catalan sausage called \u201cbutifarra\u201d. The meal includes a drink and bread and costs \u20ac10.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How to get from Barcelona to Puigvert de Lleida?<\/b> Even though there are trains from Barcelona, they aren\u2019t too regular, so I\u2019d recommend teaming up with some hostel friends and organising a road trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><em>Sant Jordi Day in Barcelona<\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Obviously, the ultra-famous celebration in Barcelona couldn\u2019t be left off my list. The city is beautifully decorated with roses on every corner and fairs selling every sort of book you can imagine. The only downside is that it tends to be very crowded, which is part of the charm of the city &#8211; or at least this is what I tell myself every year to deal with the lack of personal space.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently Gaud\u00ed was a big lover of this celebration, as he dedicated a whole building to it. The architecture of Casa Batll\u00f3 was inspired by the legend of Sant Jordi, especially the roof, where scale-shaped tiles represent the back of the Dragon. This is why every year on Sant Jordi Day, Casa Batll\u00f3 wakes up covered in bright red roses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-116171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sant-Jordi-@paulisab-700x875.jpg\" alt=\"Sant Jordi Day in Barcelona\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/paulisab93\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><em>@paulisab93<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u26a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabatllo.es\/en\/saint-georges-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Read about all the similarities between the Sant Jordi Legend and Casa Batll\u00f3 here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore the different Barcelona neighbourhoods, not just La Rambla in city centre, as the festivities take place all over. I\u2019d encourage you to walk towards the Ciutadella Park, Barceloneta and Gr\u00e0cia to see the other faces of Sant Jordi Day. You might even catch a live performance!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Sant-Jordi-Hostels-in-Barcelona\"><b>Sant Jordi Hostels in Barcelona<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you visit Barcelona during Sant Jordi Day, why not stay in a hostel named after the festival? Wait, what? Yep, there\u2019s a hostel chain in Barcelona called Sant Jordi &#8211; this is how far our love for Sant Jordi Day goes!<\/p>\n<h3><b><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Alberg\/Barcelona\/4623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Alberg<\/a><\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A party hostel in the Gothic Quarter, one of the most central and historical neighbourhoods in Barcelona. It\u2019s perfect for solo travellers, since the hostel staff organise plenty of activities for the guests to get to meet each other.<\/p>\n<h3><b><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Hostels-Sagrada-Familia\/Barcelona\/20512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Sagrada Familia<\/a><\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-116142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sant-Jordi-Sagrada-Familia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>Created specifically for skate lovers, the vibe of this hostel is street style. Neon lights, old skateboards on the walls, graffiti art and even a little skatepark are some of the surprises waiting for you here. Oh, and of course an awesome atmosphere!<\/p>\n<h3><b><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Hostels-Gracia\/Barcelona\/60299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Hostels Gracia<\/a><\/em><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>This hostel is in the trendiest neighbourhood of Barcelona, Gr\u00e0cia, and it shows. You can rent bikes to explore or participate in yoga lessons on the terrace. The staff and other travellers will make you feel at home and its super close to Casa Batll\u00f3, so you can explore Gaud\u00ed\u2019s fairy-tale like masterpiece.<\/p>\n<h3><em><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Sant-Jordi-Hostels-Rock-Palace\/Barcelona\/83500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sant Jordi Hostels Rock Palace<\/a><\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>This hostel is so great I can\u2019t even express it in my own words. Luckily, that\u2019s what reviews are for: \u201cNot a big leave-a-review guy, but this hostel experience was awesome! Staff were extremely friendly, they showed us a great time both nights I was there. Very clean and nice facilities. Ended up spending the 2nd day entirely with friends we made the first night hanging out downstairs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Have you ever celebrated Sant Jordi Day in Barcelona? What did you like the most? Leave your experience in the comments to inspire other travellers \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>\ud83d\udcf7 A big thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/triophotographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@triophotographer<\/a> for the the featured image, great shot!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Keep reading:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/cheap-eats-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The best cheap eats in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-clubs-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The best clubs in Barcelona for all-night electronic music<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">The best hostels in Spain for every backpacker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every April 23rd, the streets of my city, Barcelona, fill with red roses and book stands, for a celebration steeped in history. 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