La Guita Xica

La Guita Xica (Catalan pronunciation: [lə ˈɣitə ˈʃikə]) is a dragon that appears amongst the legends of Catalonia beginning in 1890.

Its name transformed over time, originally started as Mulassa, then Mulaguita, and finally Guita by the twentieth century.

[1] La Guita Xica was originally considered a demon, but has become a protective spirit over the past century.

It had a strong practical importance, but it is also known for its temperament, which was disruptive and uneasy to the point where its domestication was considered untrustworthy.

During the festivals, large representations of the dragon are built in the town squares, spitting fireworks.