Catalonia, tradition and contemporary culture

For over 700 years, the Catalans celebrated a legacy unlike in language, arts, festivals and traditions. There is no better example than Barcelona. Barcelona is known worldwide as one of the cultural epicenters of Europe. Each year, whole families flock to Barcelona to see all these unique things.

The people of Barcelona are bilingual. Castilian and Catalan are both official languages ​​of the region. The Catalan is considered a Romance language with roots dating back to the 10th century when it was widely used in science, philosophy, finance, religion and literature. Throughout the history of the region, the language has undergone several periods of abolition and political upheaval. Today, more than 10 million people use the language and its popularity is shown by the current use of Catalan. The Spanish, Castilian is used as the dominant language of the region.

The theater is popular in modern culture Catalan. There are, in Barcelona, ​​a variety of options from traditional to contemporary. Many theaters have performances in Catalan or Castilian. Traditional representations are given at the Palace of Catalan with classical guitars, orchestras and music performances of Flamenco. The theater Goya is considered the real theater of Barcelona, ​​an historical perspective. Built in 1917, the theater hosts a variety of functions, including traditional performances, dances and music. The Gran Teatre del Liceu is considered the best theater in Barcelona. The opera is produced in the theater and has a history dating from the late 1840s.

In Catalonia, the traditional artists include artists specializing in ceramics, in a trade from the 13th century. Traditionally this job is transmitted between members of same family. The pottery has an important place in Catalan culture, specific sectors are entirely devoted to the trade. The areas include La Bisbal d'Empordà and Quart, specializing in indoor and outdoor pottery on the Costa Brava, in Terre del Ebro Miravet with jars of olive oil in ceramics and Verdu who specializes in pottery black.

Outside the Catalan theatrical and artistic culture, festivals are considered specific characteristic of the Catalan culture, including Correfocs. Correfocs or "heat races" is a festival symbolized by the dancers of astonishing skill pyrotechnic marching in the streets. The show symbolizes the struggle between good and evil. The locals believe that the devils offer an entertaining show. The celebrations are a great show with a parade of music and fireworks, the devils dance groups from firecrackers, skillfully using pyrotechnic skills. The festivities culminate with Lucifer on the town square while a fire show and fireworks are set up.

Visit Catalonia for a cultural tour, booking online through Barcelona Point rental in Barcelona. Family travel, Catalonia is easy with the apartments in Barcelona. In addition, the various discounts given, such as the first child free, discounts for bookings made before making himself, as well as facilities like swimming pools and bike rental, hotels in Barcelona are the ideal option.