Celebrations are frequent in Catalunya as there are many religious and political holidays that take place throughout the year. In the United States, most celebrations are celebrated privately among family and friends. In contrast, while there is a family and friend aspect in Spanish celebrations, celebrations very frequently take place in the streets and plazas as a community. I really enjoyed the community aspect of Spanish holidays, especially La Merce. All of the free concerts and Catalan pride was really fun to be a part of and it was one of the first times in Barcelona I felt apart of the culture and community of Barcelona. In Chicago we always have fireworks on independence day, but nothing on the scale of La Merce. The coordinated music with the fireworks and fountains, as well as the huge amount of people present in Plaza Espana was incredible to witness.
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