Culture

Easter in Barcelona: Mona de Pasqua

During Easter in Barcelona a really sweet character takes center stage: Mona de Pasqua. This typical cake is involved in a tradition which has...

Iconic catalan cartoons

Les tres bessones, as we know them in Catalonia We are so glad to share these news: The triplets (or Les tres bessones / Las...

Christmas pooping figurine: “caganer”

Christmas is not officially started until one of the main Christmas stars takes the stage. Do you know who we are referring to? He...

Caga Tió tradition, the Christmas log that poops presents

“Poop” has always been present in some Catalan Christmas traditions (for instance, “el Caganer” (the pooper)). Beyond its scatological nature, the Caga Tió tradition,...

Best Catalan bands (a comparative to US bands)

Have you listened to some indie Catalan music yet? Or even experienced a live concert or Summer festival in Barcelona with Catalan bands included...

Castanyada in Barcelona: How to celebrate?

What is la Castanyada? Where does this tradition come from? How to celebrate la Castanyada in Barcelona? If you have started to feel that...
Americans in Barcelona