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This 2014, the Casal Català de Washington DC organized two events to celebrate the National Day of Catalonia —aka ‘la Diada’— in Washington DC. On September 11th, the journalist and writer Xavier Vilà Carrera explained his thoughts on what is going on in Catalonia in his Lecture ‘The Domain of Spain – How Likely Is CatalanContinua llegint “PHOTOS – Diada in WDC: Reception & Family BBQ”

Come and join a Family BBQ organized by the Casal Catala de Washington DC: What: Family Barbecue Day: Saturday, Sept 13, 2014 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 “RSVP NOW: Family BBQ – Saturday Sept. 13, 2014 (Area #1)”

The Casal Català de Washington DC cordially invites you to celebrate the National Day of Catalonia with a lecture on The Domain of Spain – How Likely Is Catalan Independence?

El Govern català ha aprovat el registre de catalans residents a l’exterior. La inscripció en aquest registre és voluntària i s’adreça als ciutadans amb la condició política de catalans, d’acord amb l’Estatut (els qui tenen la ciutadania espanyola i que resideixen fora de l’estat espanyol, que són donats l’alta als registres dels serveis consulars espanyols i que tenenContinua llegint “INFO – Registre Catalans a l’Exterior”

Come to join the Casal Catala de Washington DC for a late Sant Jordi & the first family BBQ of the season: What: Late Sant Jordi & Family BBQ Day: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 Time: From noon till dusk Where: Rock Creek Park Zone #6 (see map) SEE MAP HERE The Casal Català will supply theContinua llegint “INFO – Family BBQ at Rock Creek Park, Saturday, May 3rd (zone #6)”

Les eleccions al Parlament Europeu se celebraran diumenge 25 de maig. Per poder votar des de l’àrea de Washington D.C., us resumim aquí la informació facilitada pel Consolat espanyol: SI SOU RESIDENTS Per consultar de llistes electorals: del 7 al 14 de abril, ambdós inclosos, al Consolat espanyol (de 9h a 13h; i el cap deContinua llegint “INFO – Eleccions al Parlament Europeu (25 maig 2014)”

You’ve thought it many times: There are Catalans everywhere! However, you’ve only met them at very significant occasions, like September 11th or at a Barça game maybe? Where: Dahlak Restaurant, 1771 U St NW, Washington, DC [see map here] When: Thursday, March 20th Time: After 6:30 pm Catalan Happy Hour Getting started: The Casal Català is organizing theContinua llegint “INFO – Catalan Happy Hour in Washington DC!”

Escolania de Montserrat in Washington DC * Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM Music Center at Strathmore (directions) The Escolania de Montserrat –Catalonia’s premiere boys’ choir and one of the oldest music schools in Europe– performs in the United States for the first time in the history of their 800-year-old musical tradition. Hailing fromContinua llegint “INFO – Escolania de Montserrat in Washington DC”

Administrative Assistant Position The Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in the United States is looking to hire an administrative assistant to support the functions of the Delegation. The person will be selected based on the criteria of merit and ability, and will support the Delegation’s work in communications, scheduling and coordinating meetings, routine correspondence,Continua llegint “INFO – Job Offer”

Finally!!! Here it is, the video of “Els Pastorets 2013”, an adaptation of Josep Maria Folch i Torres’ Christmas play. Performed by members and friends of the Casal Català in Washington, DC, of course in Catalan language. Rovelló and Lluquet, two shepherds who get involved with the powers of good and evil, while on theirContinua llegint “VIDEO – Els Pastorets 2013”