Entroido: the ancient tradition of Galician Carnival
We start the most colorful celebration of the year and with it come the troupes, the party, the delirium, and the debauchery. As we…
The city that refused to perish
The history of the way to Santiago de Compostela does not start in the woods of Libredón, where the funeral remains of the Apostle Santiago were found. Neither in Jerusalem, where the disciple was executed. The origin of this holy way is to be found in the city of Oviedo (Asturias). The city in which, the ancient King Alfonso II, located his court after ascending to the throne in 891. But… Why is the city of Oviedo so important for the way to Santiago? If you want to discover way keep reading!
The Galician Father-Christmas
In the mountains of Lugo, mainly in the valleys of O Cebreiro, Courel, Louzara and Ancares, is where the figure of a strong old…
Galician-raised granaries erected in Oceania
The official story tells that Australia and New Zealand were found by the British and the Dutch between XVII and XVIII. However, there exist…
«Magosto»: Autumn Legends and Sayings
Autumn has its things; it is a time of changes and its smells are deeply kept in the memory of every Galician. One of…
The Jacobean legend of the Vákner
We have spoken on many occasions about the cultural heritage of our country, specifically that surrounding the Autonomous Community of Galicia. Most of the…
Queimada, typical Galician drink
When we talk about Queimada, everyone thinks of Galicia and this typical Galician drink. In previous articles we have talked about traditions and superstitions…
“Percebeiros” (barnacle catchers): one of the most difficult jobs in Galicia
Barnacles are one of the ugliest but most delicious seafood in Galicia. Darwin studied them for more than ten years and discovered that barnacles…
O Camiño dos Faros (The Lighthouse Way)
O Camiño dos Faros is a 200-kilometer hiking route that connects Malpica with Finisterre along the edge of the sea. A path that has…
A Rapa das Bestas de Sabucedo
A Rapa das Bestas de Sabucedo, is a party that consists of cutting the manes of the horses in a closed enclosure with a…