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French Catalunya
From the archive: Less than two hours' drive from Barcelona, Perpignan combines the best of France and Catalunya
Nov 15, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in VISITING
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Keep remembering
From the archive: Back in 2008, we found out why Catalunya celebrates September 11th
Sep 10, 2010 by Hannah Pennell in THE ARCHIVE (2 Comments)
Catalunya's Castellers: Pile 'em high
Human Castles: Genevieve Shaw investigates the adrenaline junkie's folk activity
Jul 20, 2010 by Genevieve Shaw in VISITING
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El Home dels Nassos
Don't miss out on the appearance of one of Catalunya's most famous traditional characters, El Home dels Nassos on December 31st
Dec 27, 2011 in MET INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
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Holiday season in Catalunya
Johanna Bailey celebrates the festive season and discusses some of the controversies around local traditions
Dec 19, 2011 by Johanna Bailey in Family matters
Associació Pessebre Vivent Castell d'Aro
'Live' nativity scenes at Maremagnum this December
If you've always wanted to see one of Catalunya's traditional pessebres vivents, but never made it out of Barcelona to see it, this year you only have to head down to Maremagnum to get an idea of what they're all about
Dec 1, 2011 in MET INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
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William and Catherine new 'caganer' figurines
With the traditional Christmas market starting tomorrow in front of Barcelona Cathedral, it's worth heading down to see the new 'shitters' that have been produced this year by the company caganer.com
Nov 25, 2011 in MET INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
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Photo by Pep Herrero courtesy of the town council
Kings' Day Parade 2012
The annual King's Day Parade is nearly upon us and we look forward to another spectacular occasion
Dec 18, 2011 (5 Comments)
Castells i Castellers
A celebration of the human towers for and of which Catalunya is justifiably known and proud
Nov 14, 2011
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M5 - September 11th
Discover key Catalan landmarks and find out how September 11th (the National Day of Catalunya) is remembered
Sara Blaylock
La Gran Festa de la Calçotada
Every year, on the last Sunday of January, Valls hosts a city-wide barbecue to honour the calçot—a sweet and rich onion famous throughout Catalunya, invented in the 19th-century Valls.
Andrea Moreno
Sant Jordi
Every April 23rd, Catalunya celebrates its patron saint Sant Jordi with an exchange of books and roses between lovers