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We all know the scene – a Sunday afternoon, the smell of freshly printed pages hanging in the air, the soft rustle of book pages as you hunt for your next read, that intoxicating mix of creativity, romance and the brilliant chaos of browsing quirky treasures. If this sounds like your idea of heaven, mark your calendar for April 26, 10am-7pm, Sant Jordi is back at GalileOasis.
It's a proper tip of the hat to the most legendary day on the Catalan calendar. Traditionally, men gave women a rose tied to an ear of wheat, whilst women returned the gesture with a book, hence why it's also known as 'the Day of the Book'.
Now in its fifth year, this festival celebrates books, romance and everything delightful in between. If you've ever caught yourself daydreaming about wandering through Barcelona's streets on Saint George's Day, this is about as close as it gets in Thailand. Organised by Myriam Rueda, the Spanish graphic designer behind MESA 312, together with the Spanish Embassy in Thailand, it's the perfect excuse for bibliophiles and design lovers to shop, indulge and fall head over heels (with a book or two, naturally).
Beyond the books and crafts on offer, there's a midday treat worth turning up for. Free Spanish paella rice from La Cava Phuket restaurant, served between 1pm and 2pm on the day.
The Sant Jordi event happens at GalileOasis (BTS Ratchathewi) on April 26 from 10am-7pm.