The Catalan Dance

We made our way into the Bari Gotic to check out the mass schedule at the Cathedral. While there, we entered the Placa, and what do we find, but much dancing. Just like in the Travel Channel videos. It was like a battle of the bands. Two groups taking turns playing traditional music, and a bunch of locals in tourists alike dancing in circles. Barcelona is an interesting mix. Perhaps because they were oppressed for so long and so recently, the Catalons have held on to their culture tightly. These efforts do not feel staged. Instead one sees the older generation here very much in tune with their heritage. I suspect that succeeding generations will not hold on so tight and eventually, events like this will be staged rather than organic.

Enough deep thoughts for one day. Let's go eat.