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Olvan is in Bergedà region

According to the legend, Saint Sebastian freed the village of Olvan (Central Catalonia) from the plague. To show their thanks, the village made an eternal vow that every year on Saint Sebastian's Day (January 20th), they would feed every poor, homeless and beggar person who was in the village.

Since then, they have kept and expanded the vow. Olvan celebrates Saint Sebastian's Day with a communal meal of rice cooked by the neighbours. Even though the town only has 876 inhabitants, every year they serve between 1,400 and 2,000 meals 🥘

Photos: Fem Turisme, Aquí Berguedà, tasta.cat.