“Curro de Candaoso” or ‘Rapa Das Bestas’ of San Andrés de Boimente takes place on the first Sunday in July. During the early hours and after the traditional breakfast of garlic soup, the horsemen round up the semi-feral horses living on the mountain and lead them to the ‘curro’ (corral), where the spectacle begins around eleven am. Continue reading “Curro de Candaoso” Viveiro, Lugo
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The Day Of The Geese, Lekeitio -Bilbao-
The Day of the Geese is normally held on September 5th, as a part of the Patronal Festival of Lekeitio, San Antolines. It is a competitive festival with a long tradition.
The port of Lekeitio is full of ‘chalupas‘ (small boats), which are awaiting their turn to sail under the goose (a random lottery, that determines the order in which the ‘chalupas’ sail, is held on the morning). A goose, drenched in oil, hangs on a rope which crosses the harbor from one dock to the other. Continue reading The Day Of The Geese, Lekeitio -Bilbao-
The ‘Jaleo’, Island of Minorca
It is during the summer months when every town and village in Menorca celebrates their ‘fiesta’ popularly known as “Jaleo” (fuss), in which the stars are horses, mainly purebred Minorcan horses, which are of black coat, noble and energetic. Continue reading The ‘Jaleo’, Island of Minorca
“A Rapa Das Bestas” (2), Sabucedo -Pontevedra-
A post about “A Rapa Das Bestas” was written last year, so this time I am just posting a new video, hoping you get a better idea of the meaning of this traditional festival.
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