Rapa das Bestas de Sabucedo
This event dates back to the 18th century, the first time wild horses were rounded up from the mountains to be trimmed and marked as a festival. However, this tradition is believed to be much older. In 1963 the event was declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, and in 2007 it was upgraded to international status.
It consists of people rounding up the horses from the mountain, leading them to horse pens, shearing and marking them. This work is carried out by the aloitadores, who hold the horses while they trim their manes. An additional event takes place on Saturday morning, when an emotional mass is delivered before climbing the mountain in which the people ask San Lorenzo (‘Saint Lawrence’, the patron saint of Sabucedo) to protect them from any accident or disaster during the festivities.
It consists of people rounding up the horses from the mountain, leading them to horse pens, shearing and marking them. This work is carried out by the aloitadores, who hold the horses while they trim their manes. An additional event takes place on Saturday morning, when an emotional mass is delivered before climbing the mountain in which the people ask San Lorenzo (‘Saint Lawrence’, the patron saint of Sabucedo) to protect them from any accident or disaster during the festivities.
Services
- Baños públicos: Sí
- Descuentos a niños: Sí
- Information point: Sí
- Puesto de la Cruz Roja: Sí
Activities
- Actividad: para niños
Features
Origin and history The first record of the festival is from the 18th century, although the tradition is believed to be much older. Some even consider it dates from before the Roman period, as there were several petroglyphs found in the area depicting horses. In 1963 the event was declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, and in 2007 it was upgraded to international status.Responsible body Cultural Association of Rapa das Bestas
- Descripción del entorno: Rural
- Declaration of tourist interest: International
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- ¿Existe transporte público para acceder al recurso?: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí