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Once again the Catalan tradition of Els Pastorets and Caga Tio returns to Washington Please join us at Flashpoint Theater for a Sunday morning of fun and tradition Els Pastorets will entertain you with the adventures of Lluquet and Rovelló, two shepherds from a Catalan masia that by magic powers find themselves in a forestContinua llegint “Dec. 13, 2015 – A Catalan Christmas in Washington DC”

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invites you to celebrate La Castanyada The Castanyada (Catalan pronunciation: [kəstəˈɲaðə]) is a popular Catalan festival, celebrated on All Saints’ Day. Like Halloween, its origins are in an ancient ritual festival of the dead. It consists of a meal of chestnuts, panellets, sweet potato and preserved fruits, typicallyContinua llegint “Nov. 7th – La Castanyada in WDC”

Come and join a Family BBQ organized by the Casal Catala de Washington DC: What: Family Barbecue Day: Sunday, Sep. 13, 2015 Time: From noon to dusk Where: Rock Creek Park Zone #1 (see map) The Casal Català will supply the meat and some appetizers; please, bring your drinks and special dishes. We will startContinua llegint “Family BBQ – Sunday Sep. 13, 2015 (Area #1)”

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invites you to celebrate the National Day of Catalonia with a lecture on ‘How candidates are chosen in the U.S. primaries and in Europe elections’

If you missed our last family BBQ, or you attended and want to see yourself enjoying, here are some pictures of that amazing Sunday.

Come and join a Family BBQ organized by the Casal Catala de Washington DC: What: Family BBQ Day: Next Sanday, May 10th, 2015 Time: 3 pm [set up tables: 2:30 pm] Where: Rock Creek Park Zone #1 (see map below) The Casal Català will supply the meat and some appetizers; please, bring your drinks andContinua llegint “Family BBQ – Sunday, May 10, 2015 (Area #1)”

We’re looking for helpful volunteers! The Casal Català Washington DC invites you to be part of this first World Book Day in Washington DC — We Need Your Help!  

On Saturday, December 6th, the Casal Català de Washington DC celebrated Christmas with the two most cherished Catalan traditions: Els Pastorets and the Caga Tió. By magic powers, Lluquet and Rovelló found themselves in a forest near Bethlem on their way to admire Jesus, the new-born. Children and parents enjoyed their adventures and had aContinua llegint “PHOTOS – A Catalan Christmas 2014 in WDC”

Let’s Celebrate Christmas with the Casal Catala de Washington DC and the two most cherished Catalan traditions: Els Pastorets and the Caga Tió. Els Pastorets will entertain you with the adventures of Lluquet and Rovelló, two shepherds from a Catalan masia that by magic powers find themselves in a forest near Bethlem on their wayContinua llegint “Dec. 6th 2014 – A Catalan Christmas in Washington DC”

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invites you to celebrate La Castanyada The Castanyada (Catalan pronunciation: [kəstəˈɲaðə]) is a popular Catalan festival, celebrated on All Saints’ Day. Like Halloween, its origins are in an ancient ritual festival of the dead. It consists of a meal of chestnuts, panellets, sweet potato and preserved fruits, typicallyContinua llegint “‘La Castanyada’ in WDC – Nov. 1st 2014”