Chanting "independence, independence", those who want Catalonia to split from Spain celebrate after a symbolic vote.<br/> <br />A reported 80 percent want a formal referendum on the issue, while half of them voted for full independence.<br/> <br />Almost half of the region's 5 million voters cast their ballots on Sunday.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) BARCELONA RESIDENT, MARK DIAZ, SAYING:<br/> <br />"A very emotional day. This is only the first step to achieve the independence for our country of Catalonia."<br/> <br />Those calling for a breakaway believe Catalonia, which accounts of a fifth of Spain's economy, has been held back by the rest of the country.<br/> <br />It also has its own distinct culture and language.<br/> <br />Some in the Spanish government who opposed the vote say it wasn't legitimate because it was organised by pro-independence organisations.<br/> <br />But Catalan President Artur Mas says it's time they paid attention.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) CATALAN PRESIDENT, ARTUR MAS, SAYING:<br/> <br />"In the ne
