CATALONIA -- La senyera, per primer cop en la desfilada de nacions de la marató de Nova York - VilaWeb

La senyera, per primer cop en la desfilada de nacions de la marató de Nova York - VilaWeb:

The flag for the first time in the parade of nations in the New York City Marathon

A Catalan delegation has participated wearing starry

 

A year after Hurricane Sandy in New York will celebrate tomorrow the most famous marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. And this year, for the first time in history, the Catalan flag, followed by a performance by Catalan riders, has been present in the traditional parade of nations that is the eve of the race. Catalonia has had representation on the group 'Europe of nations', at an event where many have starry look. Among the Catalan delegation in the opening ceremony of the New York City Marathon was present also the Mayor of Barcelona, ​​Xavier Trias. The proponents of the initiative have been members of the group Rain starred with the support of the Catalan Institue of America.