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Sant Jordi 2007
For Sant Jordi, a rose and a book. This tradition, which combines a rose as a symbol of love and a book as a symbol of culture, has turned April 23rd into a gay and festive celebration which fills the streets and squares with book and flower stalls. It is a day for walking around and enjoying the spectacle of streets turning into open-air book shops.
Catalonia has exported this tradition of the book and the rose to the rest of the world. In 1995, the UNESCO adopted April 23rd as World Book and Copyright Day. The Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, has declared that this year's edition presents another occasion for politicians, economic institutions and civilians to honour this vehicle of expression, education and communication.
Catalonia has exported this tradition of the book and the rose to the rest of the world. In 1995, the UNESCO adopted April 23rd as World Book and Copyright Day. The Director General, Koichiro Matsuura, has declared that this year's edition presents another occasion for politicians, economic institutions and civilians to honour this vehicle of expression, education and communication.