The burgeoning Ibiza village of San Jorge (Sant Jordi in Catalan) celebrates the dragon slaying feats of its Patron Saint (St. George in English) with a giant fiesta stretching from 5th April until 23rd May! The day itself, 23rd April, is traditionally celebrated by giving the gift of a book to a man and a red rose to a woman. Spookily, both Shakespeare and Cervantes both died on April 23rd 1616, and it has now been declared International Day of the Book by UNESCO.
So, what's on? Games, competitions, feasting, music and fireworks and as usual, we've picked out the events suitable for an international audience and which take place in the main square unless otherwise stated.
17/4, 22.00 – Rock Night with Srta Ploms, Julio Alberto y las Maradonas, Black Onions and Second Hand.
19/4 21.00 – Country wine competition at the bar Can Sala
23/4 10.30 – Antique Carts procession
23/4 11.00 – Mass and Folk Dancing
23/4 21.00 – Concert with UC, Ivan Domenech, Fireworks at Midnight and The Smoking Stones.
24/4 20.30 – Folk Dancing groups from Valladolid and San Jorge
24/4 22.00 – Live Music with D-Brois and Brams plus fireworks
25/4 10.00 – Vintage Cars and Motorbikes display
25/4 11.00 – Arts and Crafts Market
25/4 20.30 – Country Festival
Have a great time!
