Santiago de Compostela's Ascension Day: A Celebration of Tradition and Joy

Santiago de Compostela Celebrates Ascension Day with Traditional Festivities Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain – Ascension Day in Santiago de Compostela is a vibrant celebration filled with tradition and joy. This year's festivities, captured in a recent video by G24noticias, showcased the city's rich cultural heritage. The video highlights the parade of cabezudos, large papier-mâché figures that are a beloved part of the celebration. These whimsical characters danced through the streets, bringing smiles to the faces of onlookers. The Alameda, the city's main park, was filled with families enjoying the fairground rides. "I really liked the rides, especially the Ferris wheel," said one young girl interviewed in the video. Another child added, "I had fun on the 'saltamontes' (grasshopper) ride. It was my first time, and I liked it a lot." These simple statements encapsulate the joy and excitement of the day. The video also shows the traditional octopus cooking in Santa Susana's grove, a culinary highlight of the Ascension Day celebrations. The event was clearly a success, bringing together residents and visitors alike in a shared experience of Galician culture and tradition.