April 23 is a special date for many communities and regions in Spain . Date characterized by several ephemeris that we want to present to you below.
What are the events that are celebrated on April 23 in Spain?
Alicante, Alcoy
In Alicante , Valencian Community, on April 23 the third day of the Moors and Christians Festival of Alcoy, declared of International Tourist Interest, is celebrated. This day is held in honor of Saint George , patron saint of the festivities, who according to legend appeared at the Battle of Alcoy and helped the Christians in their fight against the Muslims.
Aragon
Another special commemoration of April 23 in Spain is Aragon Day, which is held to honor Saint George , patron of the Kingdom of Aragon. The festival was declared by the Cortes of Aragon in the year 1461 with the aim of making it a "perpetual, kept, observed and solemnly celebrated" festival. This festival is so popular in Aragon that it has become a National Day of Aragon of Aragonese Pride and of everything it represents and has to do with Aragon . People usually hang the flag of Aragon on the balconies of their houses and eat "El Lazón"; the traditional dessert of Aragon. April 23 is a holiday in Aragon
Castile and Leon
In the Spanish autonomous community of Castilla y León , the Día de Castilla y León or Villalar Day is officially celebrated; A holiday that was born from the defeat of the community members in the Battle of Villalar, which ended on April 23, 1521 with the beheading of Juan de Padilla, Juan Bravo and Francisco Maldonado; three community leaders.
Catalonia
As in Aragon , on April 23, Catalonia is also celebrating as it celebrates Saint George , its patron saint. Its origin comes from the legend of the dragon and the princess, who says that a dragon ravaged the surroundings of a town until its inhabitants organized themselves and decided to give it a person each day chosen by lottery and thus avoid further damage. One day it was the king's daughter's turn and when the dragon was going to devour her, Saint George appeared on a horse who killed the beast. It is said that a rose bush emerged from the monster's blood, from which the knight took a rose that he gave to the princess. For this reason, on this day it is common for men to give women a rose.
In addition, in other regions and communities of Spain , Saint George's Day is celebrated, although it is not a public holiday. nationally, the Day of the Book and the Spanish Language is celebrated.