Catalonia‘s National Day - history, symbols, independence rallies

Catalonia celebrates its National Day on September 11, known in Catalan as La Diada. Alan Ruiz Terol joins Lorcan Doherty to chat about the history behind the date – a military defeat in 1714 – and the symbols used to mark the day.  

Xènia Palau looks back on the last decade of massive pro-independence demonstrations that have taken place on the National Day, while Alan and Lorcan discuss the impact the rallies have had on Catalan politics. 

This week's Catalan phrase is "endavant les atxes," which is used to give encouragement when facing difficulties.