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“L’ou com balla”

“L’ou com balla” (“dancing egg”) is one of the most unique and ancient traditions of Barcelona (celebrated since 1637). During the celebrations of Corpus there is a tradition that consists of making eggs dance on top of the spouts of water issuing from fountains located in cloisters, patios and gardens which are decorated with flowers.

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Nothing can compete with the delicious “churros con chocolate

One of the most delicious pleasures you can enjoy in Barcelona is the traditional “churros con chocolate” which is a brilliant combination of thick and rich dark chocolate with a sweet fried dough called “churros” or “porras”, in its thicker and bigger version. What does tradition say about how and when this should be enjoyed?

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