How Dragon Ball turned Catalonia into a manga powerhouse
The legendary anime broke the stigma surrounding Japanese culture and turned Barcelona into a European hub for manga
February 2, 2025 10:46 AM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Dragon Ball: The Japanese anime that helped to normalize the Catalan language
The arrival of the series' Catalan dubbing in the '90s marked a generation and helped many learn the language
February 1, 2025 11:14 AM
Barcelona Wine Week returns February 3 to 5 with biggest edition yet
For the first time, the event will occupy two pavilions at the Fira Montjuïc venue
January 31, 2025 10:39 AM
CCCB, MACBA, and Liceu join forces for first time to push boundaries of opera
'Micro Operas of Today' brings together artists such as Pol Guasch, Clara Aguilar, and Marina Herlop
January 30, 2025 12:56 PM
BCN Film Fest announces 2025 program
American actor Richard Gere will present his documentary 'Wisdom of Happiness"
January 30, 2025 10:27 AM
What to do for Barcelona's Santa Eulàlia festival
Cultural and traditional activities will take place from February 7 to February 12
January 29, 2025 12:55 PM
Sagrada Família free 'open doors' days return for Santa Eulàlia festivities
Draw for 8,500 free tickets ahead of February 8 and 9 event
January 28, 2025 01:14 PM
Casa Batlló mapping artist finds 'universal inspiration at the core of Gaudí’s work'
Italian designer Quayola presents 'Arborescent', blending timeless themes with cutting-edge technology
January 29, 2025 11:03 AM
Picasso Museum's 2025 season celebrates Sala Gaspar and Alfred Jarry
Gallery to redesign visitor experience and introduce new membership card
January 28, 2025 04:05 PM
Catalan filmmaker Jaime Rosales premieres 'Morlaix' at Rotterdam film festival
Latest movie focuses on love story in a small French Brittany town
January 28, 2025 12:03 PM
Valls celebrates largest calçotada with 30,000 people
Event marks the start of the World Region of Gastronomy activities
January 26, 2025 01:55 PM
BCNegra crime fiction festival returns for 20th anniversary edition
Spotlight on Mediterranean port cities Barcelona, Marseille and Napoli, with writers including Donna Leon, Benjamin Black, and Arnaldur Indriðason
January 26, 2025 02:07 PM
Stay Homas performs their last show five years after pandemic made them famous
Music band plays three concerts in Barcelona after "music gave and took away everything in our lives"
January 25, 2025 02:33 PM
First artists confirmed for Les Nits de Barcelona festival
Sara Baras, Rosario, and Queen and ABBA tribute acts among headliners in Palau de Pedralbes gardens
January 24, 2025 12:52 PM
Rufus Wainwright premieres 'Dream Requiem' in Barcelona in 'powerful experience'
Auditori and Palau de la Música host soprano Anna Prohaska in only concert in Spain with composer as piece narrator
January 23, 2025 03:45 PM
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