Romería de la Virgen de a Franqueira
Every 8 September, this romería (a religious festival) returns to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of A Franqueira to celebrate the nativity of the Virgin. The tradition of a statue of the Virgin marching from the sanctuary in an ox cart has been carried out through the centuries. After the procession, four pairs of young people from the parish perform the ‘White Dances’ in honour of the Virgin, which are an incredible spectacle due to the beautiful costumes and the complex performances. A theatre piece called ‘The Moor and the Christian’ takes place after the dances, in which a Christian successfully coverts a Muslim to Christianity.
Services
- Baños públicos: Sí
- Puesto de la Cruz Roja: Sí
- Actividades de animación: Sí
Activities
- Actividad: para familias
Features
Trivia A procession from the Sanctuary to Alto da Coronación takes place on the eve of the event. The devout carry lit candles and they pray in honour of the Virgin.Origin and history According to the legend, there was a poor elderly woman who used to feed her sheep in the nearby fields, and one night she saw a bright light. The news spread through the region and the neighbours began to worship the statue of the Virgin. They decided to build a church where she had appeared, on the border of the towns of Luneda and A Franqueira. Responsible body Sanctuary of Santa María da Franqueira and Council of A Cañiza
- Descripción del entorno: Mountainous
- Declaration of tourist interest: Galician
Date of event
- Date of: 08/09/2019
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí