Bugallido is preparing for its traditional magosto celebration on Saturday, 14 November, a highlight of the autumn season in the parish. The festivities will commence at 19:30, transforming the festival grounds into a communal space filled with music, dance, and roasted chestnuts, designed to share and enjoy Galician cultural traditions.
The event will take place under a large marquee, ensuring that adverse weather conditions will not hinder participation. The programme will kick off at 19:30 with a traditional dance workshop led by Miguel Barbazán Lesta, a dance teacher and promoter of Galician culture, renowned for his efforts to engage younger generations with a fresh and dynamic approach to tradition.
Following the workshop, at 20:30, the music will take centre stage with a foliada featuring performances by As Lagharteiras and Airiños da Freba. As Lagharteiras, a group of female percussionists from Mos, are celebrated for their work in reviving and promoting traditional songs and rhythms passed down by women from rural communities. Airiños da Freba will provide a traditional music experience blending bagpipes, accordion, percussion, and other instruments, with a repertoire designed to encourage dancing and celebration.
No magosto would be complete without roasted chestnuts, the event's signature treat, alongside a cantina that will serve hot chocolate, wine, and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks throughout the celebration. The organising bodies invite all residents and the general public to come to Bugallido and partake in this popular festival, which annually brings together people of all ages around music, gastronomy, and shared traditions. It is an opportunity to keep alive the autumn celebrations of Galicia and, above all, to gather, dance, and enjoy a pleasant evening in community.
