Conference – Friday, April 22
5:30 p.m. – NOVELTY ROOM – FREE ENTRY
Association Culture & Heritage in Côte Vermeille
“Pompey’s trophy” presented by Georges Castellvi.
Sant Jordi – Saturday, April 23
El Foment de la sardana offers on the seafront from 9:00 to 12:00 a stand selling books, roses, and delicious bunyols (Catalan doughnuts). The sale will take place at the Foment de la sardana (dead end next to the town hall) in case of bad weather.
April 23: SANT JORDI, BETWEEN LOVE AND CULTURE
April 23 is the day of Saint George or Sant Jordi in Catalan. It is the day when culture and love are celebrated. Traditionally Catalan lovers give each other a book and a red rose. But why? We explain…
The legend of Sant Jordi The legend says that in the past, in Montblanc (Tarragona), a ferocious dragon capable of poisoning the air and killing with its breath, frightened the inhabitants of the city. The inhabitants, frightened and tired of his ravages and misdeeds, decided to deliver a person at random every day to appease his anger. A few days later, bad luck struck the princess. When the princess left her home to join the dragon, a knight named Sant Jordi, wearing shining armor, suddenly appeared on his white horse to rescue her. Sant Jordi raised his sword and pierced the dragon, finally freeing the princess and the inhabitants. From the dragon’s blood, a rosebush sprang up, its roses as red as they had never been seen before. Sant Jordi, triumphant, picked a rose and offered it to the princess.
World Book and Copyright Day.
In addition, April 23 is the World Book and Copyright Day declared by UNESCO in 1995. This symbolic date of universal literature marks the passing of the writers William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. This day is a worldwide tribute to books and authors and encourages access to books for as many people as possible.
That is why, for this day, in addition to offering roses, giving the gift of a book is a way to commemorate one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Catalan culture. We can say that it has become a classic to go in search of the latest literary novelties, special editions or even the dedication of his favorite author.
Explanations from www.casabatllo.es and unesco.org
Run Happy Tour – Saturday, April 23
The Run Happy Tour, what is it?
The running brand Brooks comes to meet you on the Mediterranean beaches this April.
The Run Happy Tour van is making its final stop in Banyuls-sur-Mer this Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, after stopping in Fréjus, La Ciotat and La Grande-Motte.
Saturday, April 23: 2 runs of 5km under the sign of good humor!”
Morning run departure at 9:30 am (breakfast offered)
Evening run departure at 6:00 pm (aperitif -without alcohol- offered)
The team of the Run Happy Tour awaits you many to make you discover the Brooks Running shoes.
You can register here or come directly to the event!
So, are you ready?
Yesterday’s Eve – Sunday, April 24
Novelty Hall – Free Admission – 9:00 pm
The readers of the Veillées d’Antan will offer texts from the Banyulan testimonies collected by France and Ulrich Vetterlein.
Thanks to:
Françoise Dumas Roussel – Claire Boix Marsenach – Henri Baills – Raymond Borallo – Michelet Herre – Jeanette Orsini Centene – François Mallol – Mme Ponsolle – Michèle Coll – Marie Thérèse Sori Nichill – Lolita Maillol Purcallas – Marie Peiro Rosell – Rose marie Vilarem Lagrana – Roger Rull – Jean Mestres – Honoré Prats – Anicet Deu – Henri Tourne – Augustin Bonafos – Teresa Rebull,
Banyuls will tell its story.
The musical interludes will be provided by Prêle Abelanet
The old postcards will be part of the collection of Cees Dek.
