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Corpus Christi and the dancing egg (l'ou com balla), 

Barcelona, Spain

01 Jun 2010 - 30 Jun 2010  

This is a Christian festival honoured throughout the country with street parties and processions, but the celebrations in Barcelona are made particularly interesting by l'ou com balla (the dancing egg). A local tradition dating from the 16th century, a hollowed-out egg 'dances' on the spout of many of the city's water fountains, which are decorated with flowers for the event. The white eggshell symbolises the body of Christ and, with the flowing water, is a symbol of renewal. If the egg does not break, it is said to mean good luck for the year ahead .

Times
All day.


Culture  Entertainment  Religion 


Where?

Catedral and other locations in the city
Catedral and other locations in the city

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Barcelona Tourist Office
Placa de Catalunya 17
Barcelona
Catalunya
Spain

Tel +34 93 285 3834.
Website www.barcelonaturisme.com

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