The International Medieval Battle is celebrated at the foot of the 15th century castle of Belmonte.
This tournament has its origins in The Battle of the Nations, first held in 2009, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In 2014, the Medieval battle world Championship took place in this village of the province of Cuenca. Since then, an International Tournament is celebrated here.
The Descent of the Sella is is the most international event which has taken place in Asturias.
Since 1930, when Dionisio De la Huerta joined some friends to make the trip down the river, a canoeing celebration has been held every year. But it was not until 1936, when this recreational trip became a competition, although a lot of participants join in just looking for fun and not for any prize.
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This year was the XXX Festival of the Celtic World which takes place in Ortigueira, La Coruña. Pipe bands from several countries during the day and Celtic and rock-music groups at night time played during the four days of the event. Some of them are of international renown, such as the Irish group The Chieftains. We were able to enjoy their concert as the main feature of typical Irish Dance.
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