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Catalonia's unique cultural identity is manifested in a variety of festive activities that are particular to this autonomous region. Some occasions, such as Easter, Saint George's Day, and the night of Sant John on the summer solstice, take place all over Catalonia. Many other festivals are local. Each neighborhood, town, or village has its patron saint and sets aside a day to honor him in a festa major. These festivals often feature some of the activities described in the following links:
Castellers Sardana Cobla
Habaneras Gegants Correfoc
the dates of some important festivals
A few clichéd commentaries where I poke loving fun at some of the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish character.