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.
ReplyDeleteInteresting Information! There are a lot of snails! Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteYou are right... there is a festival down to the smallest of sweet creatures. I would say I would have to pass on taste testing. :) Only because I do not eat much meat or things like that. I would say I am a vegetarian 80 percent of the time. I will have some chicken, certain white fish 2 times a year, and occasionally a good burger and a casserole with ground beef. You are such an inspiration. I hope one day to experience such great cultural things more... without the taste test of the snail. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that snails are important in nature. I have some brown slugs in my garden, and they are not slow at all!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day and weekend, Veronica!
...not my idea of good eating!!!
ReplyDeleteDang, that is one big bunch of snails!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of snails! ☺ Love the sculpture, and I wouldn't mind attending that festival. Escargots in lemon-garlic butter are very tasty.
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