At first I thought it was just quirky décor—but then I wondered if it hinted at something deeper in Catalan food culture. That curiosity led me to the Aplec del Caragol, a festival that takes place every year in late May.
For one weekend, the city transforms into a giant outdoor kitchen. Groups called colles gather to cook, eat, and celebrate snails in every imaginable way. What began as a small local get‑together has grown into a massive event, drawing more than 200,000 visitors and serving up around 12 tonnes of snails.
Whether or not that sculpture was meant to nod to the festival, it’s a fun reminder that even the smallest (and slowest) creatures can hold a surprisingly big place in a culture.
I’m tempted to add this to the travel list—snails and all. 🐌
image credit - https://www.aplec.org/
Looks like a fun festival.
ReplyDeleteOh my - I bet this is fun! But I don't want to eat the snails. :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I love escargot. Delicious.
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Have a fabulous day and rest of the week, Veronica. ♥
Java Bean: "Ayyy, a snail that big would make short work of our Mama's plants, that's for sure!"
ReplyDeleteWow! What a snail ~ looks like a fun festival ~ Hugs ^_^
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea to have a festival where they cook together for the occasion. Looks like a wonderful tradition.
ReplyDeleteHuge snail!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I know snails are done as food, and I've heard they're tasty, but I just can't. Not even a festival like that.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of the giant snail, Veronica. Thank you for sharing information about the Aplec del Caragol. In same parts of Central Italy people eat snail, but disagree on this.
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