# 137 - Sant Jordi & Catalan Cultural Myths

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Podcast: [Spain To Go](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spain-to-go-1855923)
Published: 2026-04-15T10:41:31+00:00
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## Resource

Sant Jordi is a typical Catalan celebration. Also known as the day of books and roses, it celebrates the very international Saint George. In this episode we talk about Saint George's legend in Spain and abroad, as well as the Catalan celebration and some of the important myths associated with Catalan culture. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Today we deal with a number of things besides: Was Catalan prohibited by Franco's dictatorship? Was Barça football club banned? Why are they erasing Saint George from his own celebration? And much more... Check out Bike Tour in Spain for amazing cycle tours around various Spanish regions: https://biketourinspain.com/ (Tell Raúl over at Bike Tour in Spain that I say hi, he's been supporting the podcast for a long time.) Further support comes from Walks Tours at https://expatmadrid.com/walks/ – they offer walking tours of attractions around Spain. Or you could check out Devour Tours for food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and San Sebastian. https://expatmadrid.com/devour/ (I get a commission if you sign up for a tour using my links, but I've been on tours with both companies and they're great.)

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