'Contos de inverno' is set to take place on 19, 25 November and 3 December at the Vice-Rectorate of the University of Vigo. This oral storytelling cycle, aimed at adult audiences, is organised by the Vice-Rectorate in collaboration with the Pontevedra City Council. It will feature actress and storyteller Atenea García, poet and narrator Celso Sanmartín, along with finalists from the 'Bótalle un conto' competition.
The initiative aims to highlight the value of oral literature as part of Galicia's intangible heritage and to emphasise its role in preserving traditions, myths, and legends. Events will commence at 20:30, with free entry until capacity is reached.
Programme details
The programme will kick off on Thursday, 19 November, with a session dedicated to 'Bótalle un conto', a storytelling competition in Galician promoted by the Linguistic Normalisation Area of the Pontevedra City Council. This contest seeks to celebrate the linguistic richness of the region through the stories and memories of the community, featuring some finalists from previous editions.
On Wednesday, 25 November, Atenea García will present her show 'As ben dadas', which explores sexual dissidence in Galicia, revisiting myths through humour and reflecting on how rural environments have often been more hostile than urban areas for those who do not conform to societal norms.
The cycle will conclude on Thursday, 3 December, with a performance by Celso Fernández Sanmartín, whose repertoire includes tales, stories, and memories linked to Galician oral tradition, particularly those gathered from older generations and approached from a contemporary perspective.
This oral storytelling cycle is part of the cultural programme at the Vice-Rectorate, which also includes other initiatives such as 'Música para reCREAr', concluding with a concert by the folk group Abril on Thursday, 12 December, at 20:30, with free admission.
