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If there is an indispensable formula to get to know a culture, the people of a town or neighborhood and its most beloved past, it is through its traditions.

Tradition is the set of knowledge, customs and beliefs that are transmitted from generation to generation as it is considered of high value for the culture itself. Tradition transmits something from the past that is currently received as an inheritance.

In other words, traditions define us and help us build our identity. For example, Saint George is not the same without ending the day with a rose and a book in his hand, nor is celebrating Easter without giving the Mona to your godson.

Catalonia has always been a crossroads of cultures and influences. Hence the various traditional forms that make up Catalan culture with a unique and universal identity have emerged.

In Catalan geography we find an infinite range of traditions, festivals, medieval fairs, fires and devils left and right, castellers, sardanas, giants, bigheads and much more.

From femturisme we invite you to reconnect tea with the roots of Catalonia and immerse yourself again in the most beloved traditions of our country so that you get excited and vibrate again.

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All Saints' Day in Catalonia

The All Saints' Day festival, celebrated on November 1st, is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Catalonia. It has a religious origin, as the Catholic Church…

All the proposals for Easter in Catalonia 2026

Holy Week is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar, and in Catalonia, it is observed with great devotion and tradition. This week, which…

Caramelles in Catalonia: A Living Easter Tradition

In the great variety of cultural traditions of Catalonia, caramelles occupy a special place. This ancient practice, rooted in the celebration of Easter, symbolizes…

Discover the Candelaria Festival in Catalonia

The Candelaria Festivals are celebrations that take place in various municipalities in Catalonia around February 2nd, Candlemas Day. Particularly noteworthy are…

Discover the Gypsy Dances of Catalonia

The Gitanes Dances are a rich cultural tradition celebrated in Catalonia representing a unique form of animated artistic expression. Dating back centuries, this…

Discover the legends of Catalonia with @unitatdellegenda

Catalonia is a land steeped in history. Stories passed down through generations, told around the fire, transforming castles, mountains, hermitages, forests, and…

Discover the San Cristóbal Festival in Catalonia!

The Saint Christopher festivities, celebrated mainly on July 10, are a living example of Catalan popular culture, especially rooted in towns and cities where the…

Discover the San Roque festivities!

August 16th is the day of Saint Roch, a deeply rooted festival in many Catalan and Mediterranean communities. Saint Roch is known as a protector against epidemics…

Discover the Sant Cosme and Sant Damià Festivals in Catalonia!

The Sant Cosme and Sant Damià festivals, celebrated on September 26, have a long-standing tradition in several places in Catalonia, especially in those municipalities…

Discover the Sant Jaume festivities in Catalonia!

The Sant Jaume festivities, celebrated on July 25, have a long tradition in Catalonia and are especially important in several towns and cities that celebrate this…

Discover the Sant Miquel festivities in Catalonia!

The feast of Saint Michael, celebrated on September 29, is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted festivals in the Christian calendar, and it still maintains…

Discover the Santa Eulalia festivities in Catalonia

The Santa Eulàlia festivities, also known as “La Laia”, are one of the most beloved and deep-rooted celebrations in Catalonia, especially in…

Enjoy the Oktoberfest in Catalonia this 2026!

Oktoberfest is one of the most well-known and celebrated festivals in the world, and although it originated in Germany, more and more countries are joining the…

Enjoy the Pastorets 2026 this Christmas

During the Christmas holidays, the tradition of performing Els Pastorets remains alive in most towns and neighborhoods across Catalonia. They bring together thousands…

Experience Catalonia with the help of our tour guides!

Tour guides in Catalonia play a vital role in enriching the visitor experience. Catalonia, with its rich cultural, historical, natural and gastronomic diversity,…

Experience the Christmas Fairs 2026

Tió logs, fir trees, nougats, wafer rolls, decorative items, original handmade gifts… all this and much more can be found at the Christmas markets…

Experience the Enramades: the splendor of the Flower Carpets in Catalonia!

The Enramades are one of the oldest and most deeply rooted popular festivals in various towns in Catalonia. This celebration, of medieval origin, is linked to the…

Experience the essence of the Passions in Catalonia 2026

The beginning of Lent is accompanied in some Catalan towns by a dramatic reenactment, a tradition that has been performed throughout Europe since the Middle Ages:…

Experience the Sant Bartomeu festivities!

Sant Bartomeu, celebrated on August 24th, is a festival with a long tradition in Catalonia, especially rooted in several municipalities throughout the region. This…

Experience the Sant Josep festivals and fairs in Catalonia!

The Sant Josep festivities, which are celebrated on March 19, are one of the most deeply rooted festivities in several municipalities in Catalonia. In addition…

Experience the Sant Pere and Sant Pau Festivals in Catalonia!

The Sant Pere and Sant Pau Festival is a traditional celebration that takes place in various towns in Catalonia at the end of June, coinciding with the feast of…

Festivals of Saint Anthony the Abbot and the Three Tombs 2027

There are many Catalan towns that celebrate Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of muleteers and pack animals, festivals related to farm work and pack animals.…

Halloween night in Catalonia 2026

Halloween, or the Night of the Witches, as it is also known in Catalonia, is a celebration full of fear and fun that takes place on the night of October 31. During…

Living Nativity Scenes in Catalonia 2026

Towns, cities, and neighborhoods in Catalonia create authentic spectacles during the Christmas holidays with live nativity scenes. The first documents in Catalonia…

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