| The Day of Books and Roses Diada de Sant Jordi | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date(s) | April 23 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Streets of Catalonia |
| Location(s) | Catalonia |
| Country | Spain |
| Inaugurated | October 7, 1926 |
| Founder | Vicente Clavel and the Catalonia Chamber of Books |
The Day of Books and Roses, April 23, is celebrated in Catalonia, Spain. This day is traditionally known as Diada de Sant Jordi ("Saint George's Day") in Catalan. On this day, love and literature are celebrated throughout Catalonia. Books and roses are exchanged.