In Catalonia, we have a strong sense of identity. The Catalan flag symbolises our passion for preserving our culture, language, and cuisine. Catalan traditions are deeply cherished. Take the sardana: this regional dance is straightforward, but its value lies in the fact that it is danced in a circle with everyone holding hands, symbolising community spirit and the unity of all Catalans. It reminds me a little of traditional Irish dancing but slower and with smaller jumps! The official Catalan flag, la Senyera, has four red stripes on a yellow background and is a symbol of Catalan identity for all, while the independence flag, l'Estelada, are an unofficial variation that adds a triangle with a star to the Senyera to represent the political goal of independence from Spain. There was a controversial independence referendum in Catalonia in October 2017, ruled illegal by Spain's constitutional court, which led to a political and constitutional crisis and direct rule being temporarily imposed by Spain on this autonomous region. Since then, support for independence has been waning, with Catalans split down the middle. Both Senyera and Estelada can be seen in great numbers on Catalonia's National Day in September - with a spectacular display of the traditional 'human towers' in front of Tarragona cathedral.

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