Tarragona celebrated Sant Jordi on Thursday, 23 April, with a packed programme centred on books, roses, and traditional human towers. The city's Rambla Nova served as the main hub for the festivities.
A total of 178 stalls were set up across Tarragona for the celebration, according to organisers. Of these, 150 were located on the Rambla Nova, which saw its space extended onto the road to accommodate more vendors. The remaining 28 stalls were distributed in various neighbourhoods, ensuring the festival reached wider areas of the city.
The day's programme included live broadcasts from booksellers' stalls and appearances by writers and editors from the Camp de Tarragona region, who presented new literary works throughout the day at the Rambla stand. A new addition for the year was a public read-aloud marathon held at midday, designed to encourage participation and literary culture.
Traditional Displays Conclude Festivities
The Sant Jordi celebration concluded with traditional events. At 7pm, Plaça Verdaguer hosted a sardana dance featuring the Cobla Cossetània. This was followed at 8pm by a human tower display on the Rambla Nova, involving the city's four colles (teams), which also marked the official start of the castellera (human tower building) season.
The annual Sant Jordi celebration in Tarragona underscores the city's commitment to Catalan culture, blending literary appreciation with traditional performances like sardanes and castells. Its continued popularity highlights the enduring appeal of these cultural expressions for residents and visitors alike.
