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As my time in Barcelona had come to a quick and unexpected end, I can truly say that this city has changed my life. From learning to live in the moment and focus on the now, to learning the importance of relationship. From late nights out with friends, to nights in with my host family,Continue reading “Epilogue”

Junts per Catalunya is a large political group that holds 34 of the 68 majority seats in the Catalan parliament. This political group was formed as an electoral alliance of the Catalan European Democratic Party and centered around the former president of the Generalitat of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont. They are pro- independence and capitalist thanContinue reading “Junts per Catalunya”

This article was about Barack Obama announcing his support for the presidential campaign of Joe Biden. This endorsement is a great deal for Joe Biden as Obama is one of the most well-liked and respected presidents in American history. I think that this endorsement will give Biden an edge as the democratic face and willContinue reading “Obama anunciará hoy su apoyo a la campaña de Biden”

With the unbelievably high number of COVID-19 cases in Barcelona, the hospitals had quickly run out of beds for all of these incoming patients. In order to help fix this problem, municipal facilities and hotels were transformed into hospital centers. The first facility that was changed was the CEM Olimpics Vall d’Hebren and this allowedContinue reading “Los pabellones Salud y los hoteles sanitarios en Barcelona refuerzan la respuesta a la crisis de la COVID-“

Calçots are the Catalan green onion that grilled until they become charred. They are always served with the romesco sauce and hopefully extra napkins and a bib as they can get pretty messy. Being able to try these while in Terragona was a great experience, especially being surrounded by friends that also had no clueContinue reading “Calçots”

Crema Catalana is a Catalan version of the  crème brulee. This has been one of my favorite desserts that I’d experienced while in Barcelona, right behind chocolate croissants. When I’d asked my host mother about “Catalan” dishes, this was one that she’d not only talked about but had made for me one night for dinner.Continue reading “Crema Catalana”

Pan con tomate is one of the simplest and most widely eaten dishes in Catalunya. I personally think it’s one of the greatest foods to signify Catalan culture. The dish uses fresh tomatoes and bread, olive oil, and salt. I had learned to make this in a cooking class that I’d taken while in BarcelonaContinue reading “Pan con Tomate”

An activity that I noticed important to Catalan culture is cooking and the meals in general. Whether it’s creating traditional food like the fideua, Calçots, or Crema Catalana, this is a pass time that is a way of keeping culture alive, as well as bringing groups together. My host mother always cooked for us andContinue reading “Cooking/Meals”

A large sport in Catalunya is the Castells. This is the tradition of building the largest human tower possible and disassembling it without anyone falling. This sport is open to anyone within the community, from men, women and children. While it is a symbol of unity and community within the Catalan culture, it is alsoContinue reading “Castells”

From the beginning of FC Barcelona, their main center has been on their Catalan identity. They were first led by a Swiss man that was so fascinated by the Catalan culture, he’d became a self proclaimed Catalan and had even changed his name. FC Barcelona has been an important way to raise awareness to CatalunyaContinue reading “FC Barcelona”