San Jordi, The Day of the Book and The Rose!

The legend of the knight Saint George is the basis of the event. Saint George was a Roman soldier born in what is now Turkey. After attacking and slaughtering a dragon which was going to eat a princess he became an example of the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, a model of bravery in the service of love.

The brilliant knight Saint George gives his name to this festival: a festival of books, of the rose – red as a symbol of passion – and of lovers. Normally the man offers a rose to the woman and she offers him a book. Gay boys and girls can improvise we guess…This springtime practice can be altered, however, with each person giving the other a book and a rose.

A special fair will be held on pssg. de la Ribera this Sunday the 22’nd where you will be able to purchase your Rose and Your book….depending on which side of the fence you sit!