CATALONIA'S VERSION OF ROBIN HOOD

a. Who was Serrallonga?

Serrallonga's original name is Joan Sala and Ferrer, he was born in Viladrau in 1594 and he was a Catalan bandit.
The legend says that Serrallonga stole royal carriages that were collecting the taxes and give it to poor people.


b. Who was Robin Hood?
According to the legend, Robin Hood was boy that lived out of the law hidden in the Forest of Sherwood, near Nottingham. He was a great archer and he defended the poor and oppresseds people.

c.What things did they have in common?
Robin Hood and Serrallonga helped poor people. They stole rich people and give it to poor people.

Party times for Sant Narcís

1.Read the newspaper article. What is it about?
This article talks about annual festival that took place in Girona, called Fires de Sant Narcís.
The article explains us why flies are in the advertising cartels; there are flies because Saint Narcís saved Girona from the French troops in 13th century with a swarm of flies.

2.Which events / activities did you take part in ?
This year I didn't take part with any events and activities from Fires de Sant Narcís because I was ill... But last year I went in Barraques and it was very funny and there were a lot of people from all of comarques gironines!!