Sant Joan
• It has its roots in pagan celebrations and solstice rituals involving sun worship and purification, which were later Christianized by the Catholic Church to commemorate the birth of Saint John the Baptist.• Key elements: • The Canigó Flame, used to light bonfires throughout the region. • Bonfires in streets, squares, and on beaches. • Pyrotechnics (firecrackers, rockets, and fireworks displays). • Fire rituals and midnight swims.• Gastronomy: The traditional *coca de Sant Joan* (a flat cake topped with pine nuts, candied fruit, pork cracklings, or pastry cream), accompanied by cava.
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