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Every year on April 23 Sant Jordi is celebrated in Perpignan; bread, roses and books are symbols of this beautiful historic celebration. Saint George or Sant Jordi is considered the patron saint of Catalonia, so the holiday is celebrated on a large scale and with special solemnity. Over the years, holiday traditions have changed significantly; now all the important events take place in the central square of Gambetta.
There is the all-day book fair and book giveaways at schools at that day. Roses symbolize the blood of the dragon defeated by St. George, so you could see fragrant scarlet flowers literally everywhere. Fans of Catalan wine would enjoy this beautiful vintage holiday too, as the festival is certainly accompanied by tastings; bread has been the main treat on those tastings for many years.
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