While I drink my coffeeLa Mercè
La Mercè
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La Mercè és la de Barcelona. És al voltant del 24 de setembre.
La Mercè is Barcelona’s main festival. It is around 24 September.
Hi ha , castells i música a les places. De nit hi ha el correfoc: amb pels carrers.
There are giants, human towers and music in the squares. At night there is the correfoc: devils with fire in the streets.
Al correfoc, porta roba vella i una . Si tens un problema, demana : «Perdoni, em pot ?»
At the correfoc, wear old clothes and a cap. If you have a problem, ask for help: “Excuse me, can you help me?”
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Grammar in the text
- Perdoni, em pot ajudar? — A polite request: em pot…?
- Si tens un problema, demana ajuda. — Si + present, then a request.
For your diary
Quina és la festa major de la teva ciutat? Convida un amic.
What is your city’s main festival? Invite a friend.