translation: Hector Santos Ramallo Edition: Alexiis
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April 23 is a date that has always been linked, directly or indirectly, to the folk traditions and literature. Catalan Knights went to the East could never have imagined the impact that his stories were in relation to a local saint, St. George. Later history has been changed to accommodate traditional medieval knights in shining armor on fighting against evil. The infamous legend is born: St. George fighting against an evil dragon that was of a princess captive. Finally St. George killing the dragon and the place where blood was shed a pink rose dragon as a symbol of love and friendship. But what really has been given to date is that it is now considered the "World Book Day"
The role of "Renaixença" in the resurrection of the "Floral Games"Thanks Antoni's insistence on Bofarull, among others, literary contests revived in Catalonia in 1859. It was then that began to appear new writers and ideologues and there was a significant increase in the number of published papers, as well as political and ideological work.
After discontinuation of the "Floral Games" because of the civil war, started to become popular again since 1978. The idea of \u200b\u200bthese annual literary contest was basically to encourage young people to grow and delight in the Catalan language and literature. Since then this tradition has held and is actually one of the most important of Catalonia, has been extended gradually to the English language and the English language.
Catalan In 1996 this tradition became International, taking a further step towards the unification of peoples around the world, including the legendary pink was delivered in the United States, Japan and France as well as in other countries when the book was purchased.
Why this date?
April 23 was not only famous for the legend of St. George, but also because it is the anniversary of the death of two great writers: Cervantes and Shakespeare.
These great writers have gone down in history for his great works, becoming an important symbol in their respective countries.
One way to acknowledge the work of these geniuses was appointed to this date as World Book Day, and that was how it was done. April 23 The books are sold on the streets this time in long positions prepared especially for the people. Many take advantage of this great day, although usually not regular readers, buy and enjoy a book. It is a way to encourage people to read.
This is also a popular time to put new novels on the market and many authors take the event to promote his latest book.
Last but not least, there is nothing more enjoyable for lovers to exchange a book for a rose. Carlos Estrada
St. Paul 's School, Barcelona
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