Sardana Dancing for Sant Jordi's Day

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As part of the Sant Jordi’s Day festivities, Plaça de Sant Jaume will be playing host to theColla Sardanista Sant Jordi dance group, with music provided by the Cobla La Principal de La Bisbal.

The sardana is without question the most well-known and arguably most important Catalan traditional dance. It is characterized by joining raised hands in a circle and dancing with slow, small, precise steps. The circle slowly turns and widens as more and more people join the dance, following the timing and movements of a designated leader. The circle formation is thought to have come from ancient folk dances that existed around the Mediterranean region, specifically around Empordà in Girona.

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What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day

There are so many ways to celebrate Sant Jordi's Day! Once you’ve had your fill of books and roses along the the literary superblock you can catch a film at the BCN Film Fest, check out the Sant Jordi Musica at Antiga Fàbrica Damm, browse unique creations at the Artists’ Book & Small Publishers Fair at Plaça Sant Just, see the traditional sardana dance at Plaça Sant Jaume or enjoy free entry to a number of museums and historical buildings. Check out our article What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day for a list of places throwing open their doors for free this year!