Sant Jordi and the Book Day

Monday, 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 celebrations 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 calle Oms, Sant Miquel, Plaça Major, Cort, Jaume III, Carrer Unió and Rambles.

Book Day is celebrated in almost every town in Mallorca with different cultural events, sale of books in the street, presentations, conferences and school activities.

Related news:
Book day in Calvia (19/4/2001)
Book Day and VI anniversary of the Centre Cultural Pollença (19/4/2001)
Meeting of Writers in Sa Pobla (16/4/2001)

Related Webs:
Cavall Fort: Especial Sant Jordi, for the wee ones.
llibres.com: Sant Jordi! Sant Jordi!, the story of Saint George in Catalan, Spanish and English.
UNESCO: World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April.

Date of publication: 19/04/2001

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