Although Catalonia is in Spain, the Catalans have their very particular way of seeing things. Get to know the local traditions and have a glimpse into what its like to live here.
A Little Bit of History… La Mercè – The Patron Saint of Barcelona What´s the origin of La Mercè? On the night of September 24th, 1218, the Virgin of Mercy appeared [...]
by Carter Harrington First Impressions An array of bright colors lit up the sky as mortar fireworks popped simultaneously. On the sandy beach below, a cool breeze blushed the cheeks [...]
by Carter Harrington The Sant Jordi Vibe A sea of red roses flooded Plaça Sant Jaume (Saint Jame’s Plaza). Every so often the crowd would shift, the violinist’s song would [...]
Follow one of our students, Matt, as he recounts his exploration of Saint Eulalia and his participation in the festival in her honor: Curiosity-driven For quite some time, I have made my [...]