Monday, 26 November 2018
Magosto Galician Style
On Saturday night we went to the local Magosto celebrations. Most small villages here have a thriving social centre and ours is better than most (well I would say that). There was a massive paella, barbecued pork chops, roasted chestnuts and a huge selection of deserts.
The band played on as people danced, some very well, some not so well. People sang the traditional songs and the room was full of joy with children playing amongst the adults. There were multiple generations gathered to celebrate the chestnut harvest, the end of summer and the beginning of winter, and their heritage. A privilege to be amongst our friends and neighbours at this time. Thank you Carballo and to Mercedes for the fabulous pictures. A night to remember!
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Great to see a photo of you both looking so well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it has been a bit rough but we are still here!
Deletegood to hear that the village is thriving...communal traditional celebrations are a good sign.
ReplyDeleteThe celebrations are one of the many reasons we love it here. Life is tied to the seasons in a way you don't seem to get in the UK. A more natural life feels good.
DeleteSo glad you´re out enjoying yourselves! The Gallegos know how to have a good time, don´t they?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Don't they just! It is all the little kindnesses we receive that make us feel part of the community. We try to give something back to them but the only way we have found so far is to buy locally when we can. Luckily Galicia still has family businesses we can support, they are sadly lacking in the UK.
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