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Llums d’Hivern: Raval’s Inclusive Twist on Festive Lighting

Embracing minimalism and religious diversity

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Nov 24, 2024
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This holiday season, Barcelona’s Raval district is breaking with tradition. Forget the giant stars and glitzy, Christmas-centric displays; instead, the neighbourhood is lighting up with “Llums d’Hivern” (Winter Lights), a celebration of its rich cultural and religious diversity.

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