Books and roses for Sant Jordi

On Wednesday, April 23, is Saint George's day, when it is a tradition in Mallorca and in the rest of Catalan-speaking areas to exchange presents books and roses with loved ones. It is the real lovers' day in the Catalan culture.

Sant Jordi's day coincides with the celebration of the World Book & Copyright Day, and in Palma, throughout the day from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. the bookshops of the centre of the city will set up tables with books in the streets, to present particularly the editorial novelties of the year. The circuit of stands, coordinated by the Gremi de Llibreters de Mallorca, is Plaza Cort, Carrer Colom, Plaça Major, Carrer Sant Miquel, and Carrer dels Oms.

Like last year, 10 knights of Sant Jordi and a group of xeremiers will participate in the festive day, riding black Mallorcan horses, along the circuit of stands from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and giving roses to the pedestrians.

The collective reading dedicated to Camilo José Cela that was held at the Palma Town Council last year will be repeated, but this time it will be dedicated to Francesc de Borja Moll and the traditional Rondalles.

Wednesday will also see the opening of the new Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza with several performances that can be found in this web by the Palma Town Council.

Date of publication: 22/04/2003

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