Barcelona unveils 2023 Christmas events line-up
Lights to be switched on November 23rd with grand show on Gràcia boulevard
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Barcelona to light up for Christmas on Passeig de Gràcia boulevard on November 23
Passeig Sant Joan boulevard features decorative lights for first time
Taylor Swift, Barbie and Elon Musk among new pooping 'caganers' this Christmas
Catalonia has long-held custom of including defecating figures in traditional nativity scene
900 people form 'unique' live nativity scene at Montserrat
Huge manger set commemorates 800th anniversary of first live-action reenactment
Half of Catalans believe 'castellers' human towers are dangerous
Those born abroad see the tradition as safer than those born in Catalonia and rest of Spain
Chocolate exhibition inspired by Catalan artist Joan Miró opens in Barcelona
Master chocolatier Stéphane Leroux used almost 100 kg of chocolate to create nine unique pieces
Halloween v Castanyada: Catalans prefer roasted chestnuts than only trick or treating
Government-funded survey reveals half of residents celebrate traditional event on All Saints rather than spooky night
San Francisco commends Catalan Maria Branyas, world's oldest person alive
City council declares November 7, 2023 as 'Maria Branyas Day' and praises her life with "integrity, love, humanity, and hope"
Blue medicinal beer, panettone croquettes, sweet potato churros: Gastronòmic Fòrum Barcelona returns
Speciality food fair kicks off biggest edition yet in Barcelona with 350 companies taking part and 200 speakers
Tomorrowland to premiere immersive experience in Barcelona
Electronic dance music festival to open 'The Great Library of Tomorrow' featuring different creative worlds
Sales of Castanyada's traditional marzipan treats survive inflation thanks to Halloween
Bakeries expect to sell 250 tons of panellets ahead of October 31
Over 5,000 visitors come to Barcelona International Community Day
City’s biggest welcome event for foreign residents gives opportunities to network and learn about various services
Partial lunar eclipse visible from Catalonia on October 28
Covering to start at 9:35 pm and to finish at 10:53 from Barcelona
Recycled denim and inclusivity: 080 Barcelona Fashion's 32nd edition kicks off
080 Reborn continues its focus on second-hand clothes
Test your knowledge with the Catalan News quiz at the Barcelona International Community Day
Thousands of visitors expected on Saturday at Maritime Museum fair dedicated to foreign residents in Catalan capital
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