Traditional carnival whose characters (mudados, perriñas and farrapeiros) dedicate themselves to asking for a Christmas bonus through the streets of the town. A tradición de «Os mudados» en Ponteareas, máis concretamente na parroquia de Ribadetea, é unha manifestación cultural vinculada ao Entroido galego. Durante esta festividade, os participantes vístense con roupas vellas e máscaras, percorrendo…

Traditional carnival in which the Currumiños (masked men and women) collect donations from the villagers. The carnival in the Pontevedra parish of Mos has recently revived ancestral traditions such as that of the “Currumiños,” a figure brought back by a local youth and linked to ancient winter rites. This group consists of disheveled, masked individuals…

Traditional carnival whose main character is a mask called “Merdeiro” and whose most important event is the enthronement and burial of the “Meco”, god of the carnival. El Entroido o Carnaval en Vigo es […] una cita vinculada a ritos de fertilidad y protección de las cosechas, incorporada después como rito cristiano en el que celebrar la abundancia…

A masquerade celebrated on Saint Anthony’s Day features two main characters: “Judas” and “La Urga.” The children are the central element of this masquerade, chasing “La Urga” and “Judas” to drive them away. La Bufa de san Antón se celebra en esta localidad ribereña el sábado más próximo al 17 de enero. Se trata de…

Masquerade celebrated on the last day of the year in which two characters, the “visparros” and the “viellas”, walk through the streets of the town asking for a Christmas bonus to the rhythm of cowbells and rattles. Tradicionalmente los jóvenes celebraban esta fiesta el Domingo Gordo (Domingo de Carnaval) y el Martes de Carnaval. En…

A masquerade is celebrated on St. Stephen’s Day with various characters: the “caballico”, the “zamarrones”, the “pajarico”, and a steward. A collection is taken through the village streets while the “caballicos” and “zamarrones” chase and tease the residents. Se celebra el 26 de diciembre por la tarde, desde las 15:30 y dura hasta la noche.…

A traditional carnival where the main characters are cowbells and three devils, who parade through the town, ending with a popular dance. During these days, a collection is taken up, as well as a satirical skit about current events. Se celebra el Domingo de Carnaval con un recorrido por las calles del pueblo; el Lunes…

A masquerade held on Saint Stephen’s Day in which different characters participate, such as the talanqueiras, the blind men, the friar, the bisparras, the mayor, the filandorra… These walk through the streets to collect money. Se celebra el 26 de diciembre y se ha recuperado en 2017 siendo fieles a la antigua después de años…

A masquerade held on January 1st, featuring numerous allegorical characters representing good and evil. The main purpose is to collect Christmas gifts, but this is all interwoven with a theatrical ritual. Se celebra el 1 de enero y dura todo el día. Participan trece personajes (catorce si incluimos al muñeco) y los músicos. El grupo…

A masquerade featuring various characters: the atreazadores (those who hold the pincers), the filandorra (a woman who spins yarn), the bride and groom, and the poor. Some represent good and others evil, and they all parade through the town’s streets performing a ritual. Se celebra de forma extemporánea el 1 de agosto. La fecha originaria…