10 June 2026 · Sara Marugan
The origins of the Sant Joan festival, with Sara Marugan
This article was machine-translated from Sara's Catalan original. The writing is hers; the translation has not been reviewed by a person. Read the Catalan original →
On 22 June at 4.30 p.m., Lluïsos de Gràcia hosts a session led by Sara Marugan on behalf of the Banc del Temps, exploring the origins and traditions of the Sant Joan festival.
The session looks at the meaning of the bonfire and the midsummer night, the festival's relationship with the summer solstice, and some of its cultural and musical expressions. It also includes readings of folk texts by Joan Amades, taken from El costumari català.
To close the gathering, those attending can share a tasting of coca de Sant Joan and cava.
A Col·lectiu Minerva activity: minervadonescreadoresdegracia.cat/activitats/lorigen-de-la-festivitat-de-sant-joan-amb-sara-marugan/
