Festivities and Traditions of Galera
Popular Festivals and Traditions
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JanuaryRosario de San Anquilino
On the evening of January 4th, the Rosary and traditional Aurora verses are sung, accompanied by string music.
Más informaciónFrom the 15th to the 18th
JanuarySan Antón
A popular festival held from January 15th to 18th.
The Thursday before Ash Wednesday
AprilJueves Lardero or Tortilla Day
A day when people go out to the countryside to eat tortilla, celebrated on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday.
Holy Week
AprilVia Crucis – Holy Week
Of great cultural significance, it is celebrated on Good Friday, when the image of Jesús Nazareno is carried up to Calvary accompanied by highly original…
Holy Week
AprilProcession of the Holy Burial – Holy Week
A day when people go out to the countryside to eat tortilla, celebrated on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday.
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MaySan Isidro Labrador Festivities in La Alquería
They are celebrated on the weekend closest to May 15th in the district of La Alquería.
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JuneSan Juan Festivities in Cortijo del Cura
They are celebrated on the weekend closest to June 24th in the district of Cortijo del Cura.
First Week of August
AugustPatron Saint Festivities of Santo Cristo de la Expiración
Festivities held in honor of the Holy Christ of the Expiration on the first weekend of August, considered the most important in Galera’s festive calendar….
First Sunday of October
OctoberVirgen del Rosario
Religious festivity held on the first Sunday of October. It begins at dawn with the Rosario and the coplas de la aurora: prayers and songs…
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OctoberPilar Festivities in Riego Nuevo
They are celebrated on the weekend closest to October 12th in the district of Riego Nuevo.
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DecemberSanta Lucía
At night, bonfires are lit and Christmas carols are sung around them. Traditional sausages are roasted over the embers, and local wine is shared.
December 15th to 23rd
AugustMisas de los Gozos
At night, bonfires are lit and Christmas carols are sung around them. Traditional sausages are roasted over the embers, and local wine is shared.
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DecemberMigas Festival
At nightfall in the main square, the Town Hall provides the oil, flour, firewood for the fires, and even the wine. Groups of attendees take…