Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)

Stew Fair

Festivity of International Tourist Interest

Lalín

Pontevedra

It is one of the quintessential gastronomic fairs in inland Galicia.

The town of Lalín, in Pontevedra, has been celebrating this festival for more than 40 years (it started in 1969). During this festival there is a broad range of events for the thousands of people who visit this town during the "stew season". On the day of the fair there is an opening speech, parades with brass bands and floats, band performances, street entertainment and a communal meal where people eat this traditional dish. The activities connected with this festival, however (children's workshops, sports competitions...) last several months.

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In images

Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Meats from cocidos at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Parade of floats, brass bands and troupes at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
The traditional ceremony of the Encomenda do Cocido, which welcomed new members in 2020, including Benedicta Sánchez from Lugo, winner of the Goya Prize for the Best New Actress at the age of 85
Traditional pig slaughter at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Monumento ao Porco (monument to pigs) in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Dish of cocido stew at the communal meal during the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)
Stall selling meat products in the main marquee during the Feira do Cocido in Lalín (Pontevedra, Galicia)

Stew Fair

Lalín, Pontevedra  (Galicia)