Cultural Diary with category "Fairs"
Fairs
Santiago plays host to the 25th Book Fair, a traditional event that brings the world of literature to the general public.
Today's programme: 1 pm: Official opening featuring the Galician writer Suso de Toro. 6 pm: Editorial Galaxia programmes children's activities including storytelling sessions. 7 pm: The Galician writer Xosé Neira Vilas signs copies of his books.
Presentation of the Association of New Writers during Santiago's 25th Book Fair.
The linguist and writer Teresa Moure signs copies of her book 'Herba Moura' during Santiago's 25th Book Fair.
The writers Agustín Fernández Paz and María Canosa Blanco sign copies of their books during the 25th Book Fair.
On the second-last day of the 25th Book Fair, the Galician writer Suso de Toro will sign copies of his latest book 'O home sen nome.' This is not the only event programmed for the day: there will also be an illustration workshop for children by Luis Ben.
The workshop, which begins at 6 pm, is the prelude to an evening full of events:
An illustration workshop and book-signing sessions will be the main activities of the Book Fair's second-last day.
At 7 pm Xosé Antonio Perozo will sign copies of his book 'Espérame.'
At 7.30 pm it will be Ramón Castro's turn with his book of radio interviews entitled 'Compostela Viva.' Marco García Quintela will also present his book 'Soberanía e santuarios na Galicia castrexa.'
Finally, the day's activities will come to an end with the writer Luisa Castro, who will sign copies of her book 'La segunda mujer.'
Brais Fernández Álvarez brings the 25th Book Fair to an end with a storytelling session based on the book 'O conto dos silencios' by Silvia Pazo, with illustrations by Rodrigo Chao.
After the event, the authors will sign copies of the book. At 9.15 pm the last draw will take place to choose the winner of a set of books, thereby bringing the Book Fair to an end.
The traditional Compostela neighbourhood Sar celebrates the main day of its local holiday with a procession, folklore groups and outdoor dancing.
The traditional Compostela neighbourhood Sar celebrates the main day of its local holiday with a procession, folklore groups and outdoor dancing.
The 'Verdegai' Ecologist Association presents a market for swapping books, audiovisuals and clothes in good condition.
A Quintana and Praterías squares will be filled with stalls all day to celebrate Women's Day, featuring medieval jewels, toys, foods...
The Area Central shopping centre will play host during three days to the 2nd Galician Children's Book Fair, featuring workshops, storytelling and many other events.
The San Pedro neighourhood will be closed to traffic from 8 am to 10 pm, while the streets will be filled with stands, crafts and music from 10 am to 10 pm.
Santiago plays host to the 26th Book Fair, a traditional event that brings the world of literature to the general public.
Twenty-five Galician and foreign companies present their productions during 5 days.
On Saturday, April 5, Rúa de San Pedro will become a pedestrian zone to host the Spring Fair, with all kinds of activities for visitors and residents alike from 11 am to 9 pm.
The 2nd Compostela Outlet features bargains from numerous Santiago shops, after last year´s success with 15,624 visits.
During two weeks, the Alameda Park will host the traditional Antique and Second-Hand Book Fair, organised by the Galician Federation of Bookshop Owners.
In order to make the most of the good weather and Santiago´s green spaces, the municipal Environment Dept has organised a summer festival called 'Festa de Verán, A Feira do Sol', which will be held in Belvís Park.
The Galician Stage Arts Fair will make Compostela once again the epicentre of the Galician stage, featuring 20 Galician companies, 3 Portuguese ones and 2 from the Basque Country.
Throughout the day, the spirit and magic of Christmas will fill the San Pedro neighbourhood with a festival featuring crafts and shopping, as well as street entertainment.
The Amio showground hosts for the third year the Compostela Outlet, during which 83 of the city´s shops offer their best bargains.
From April 9 to 12, Compostela´s Alameda Park will host stands selling handicrafts and traditionally made foodstuffs such as cheese, bread, cakes, cured meat or honey.
With the arrival of spring, Praza Roza hosts a market featuring plants, flowers and birds every first Saturday of the month. There will also be different workshops for children.
During two weeks, the Alameda Park will host the traditional Antique and Second-Hand Book Fair, organised by the Galician Federation of Bookshop Owners.
Like every third Saturday in the month, the Area Central shopping centre hosts an antiques fair, with close to 25 exhibitors from all over Galicia.
Like every third Saturday in the month, the Area Central shopping centre hosts an antiques fair, with close to 25 exhibitors from all over Galicia.
Praza de Praterías will host a show by the Belgium company Plansjet called The Dance of the Puppets for people of all ages.
The Ecuadorian puppet company La Rana Sabia presents the show Los Hijos del Viento for children over 6.
The Portuguese company S.A. Marionetas presents a free puppet show called Theatrum Puparum for children over 4.
The Cuban company Cascanueces presents a free show called La Calle de los Fantasmas for children over 4.
Teatro Principal hosts a show by the Argentinian company Títeres del Bienteveo for children over 3.
Alameda Park will be the setting for the Ecuadorian puppet company Tilintintero's show Lo que Darwin no Vio de la Evolución for children over 3.
The Argentinian company La Golondrina presents the puppet show entitled Las Desventuras de Don Travieso for children over 3.
The Argentinian company Los Bufones presents an amusing show called 'Lumbrí... Una historia de amor' for all the family.
The Chilean company presents the puppet show called La Fantasma de Cantervilla for children over 4.
Teatro Principal hosts a puppet show by the Argentinian company Títeres del Bienteveo for children over 3.
The Portuguese company Marionetas, Actores & Objectos presents the puppet show Caramuru, o Herói Vianense for children over 4.
The Andalusian company El Espejo Negro presents the puppet show La Vida de un Piojo Llamado Matías for children over 6.
The Ecuadorian puppet company La Rana Sabia presents the show Los Hijos del Viento for children over 6.
The Ecuadorian puppet company La Rana Sabia presents the show Los Hijos del Viento for children over 6.
The Galician company Títeres Cachirculo presents the puppet show Típico, Tópico in the Teatro Principal; recommended for children over 4.
The Catalan company El Retrete de Dorian Gray presents the puppet show Calle Aire in the Teatro Principal; recommended for children of all ages.
The Belgium company Plansjet presents the puppet show entitled The Dance of the Puppets; it will be held in Praza de Praterías for all ages.
The Basque company Panta Rhei presents two performances of the show Corre, Payasa, Corre in the Teatro Principal; recommended for children of all ages.
The Chilean company presents the puppet show called La Fantasma de Cantervilla for children over 4.
The last performances included in the 14th Galicreques International Puppet Festival feature the Castilian group Páprika Teatro, who will present a musical show for children over 5.
Until November 1, the Praza Roxa will host the World Curiosities Fair, which is organised by Tiempo Cultur and features 42 exhibitors selling craftwork from around the world.
Like every third Saturday in the month, the Area Central shopping centre hosts an antiques fair, with close to 25 exhibitors from all over Galicia.
The La Macana company presents a dance showcase entitled Shure PG48. The stage arts festival will run from October 19 to 23.
The 17th Galician Stage Arts Festival begins with its opening event and will continue through October 23. This evening, the Alvaro Cunqueiro, Manuel María and Barriga Verde 2009 prizes will be awarded.
The Malasombra company presents its latest show entitled O Día do Pai, a comedy written by Ana Graciano and Gabriel Olivares, and directed by Marcos Orsi.
The Galician stage arts festival begins with an experimental show directed and performed by Iván Marcos. The festival features a total of 20 theatre and dance shows through October 23.
The Galician company Entremans presents the dance show entitled Concerto Desconcerto, co-produced by Agadic by means of the Galician Choreography Centre.
The Teatro do Noroeste company presents its new show called Glass City, set in the city of A Coruña during the 1950s.
The Pisando Ovos company presents a dance showcase entitled Tres, created and performed by Andrea Quintana, Janet Novás and Rut Balbis.
The Auditorio de Galicia hosts the first debate included in the 17th Galician Stage Arts Festival. On this occasion the theme is 'Estratexias de comunicación de espectáculos. Accións concretas, éxitos e fracasos nos medios informativos'.
The Sala Nasa presents the contemporary dance show 'Tabú resOrte (tabú revuelta)', by the Coruña choreographer and dancer Javier Martín.
The Teatro Pirincipal presents an adaptation of Alejandro Palomas' prize-winning novel by the Lagarta Lagarta theatre company.
The Salón Teatro presents the experimental play called Wake Up, by the Nut Teatro company.
The Teatro del Andamio company presents the play for children ages 3 to 7 entitled Pingueiras e Tarteiras, written by Teresa González Costa and directed by Alvaro Guevera.
The Títeres Trompicallo company presents the puppet play for children ages 3 to 7 entitled 'Violeta Coletas contra as salchichas Gulp', written and directed by Luis and Marian González.
The Auditorio de Galicia hosts the second debate included in the 17th Galician Stage Arts Festival entitled 'Cara ás novas programacións. Determinantes e métodos para incorporación dos formatos escénicos actuais'.
The duo Mofa and Befa premieres a new comedy entitled 'Shakespeare para ignorantes', directed by Quico Cadaval.
The Teatro do Morcego company presents a play by Steven Berkoff entitled 'Kvetch, unha comedia americana sobre a ansiedade', which deals with fears and threats in today's society.
The Salón Teatro presents a multidisciplinary show that is the first professional creation by Quique Peón, an artist who has been researching and compiling Galician folklore for more than three decades.
The Berrobambán company presents their acclaimed visual show for all the family and children ages 3 to 7.
The Neodans company presents a dance showcase made up of two choreographies, performed by Miguel Ángel Ponte and Carmela García.
The Galitoon theatre company premieres in Compostela this colourful puppet show for children ages 3 to 7.
The veteran company Teatro de Ningures presents an adaptation of Laila Ripoll's text, entitled Atra Bile and directed by Etelvino Vázquez.
The company Talía Teatro presents Jordi Galcerán's play Palabras Encadeadas, directed and adapted by Artur Trillo.
The experienced Galician company Teatro do Atlántico presents two plays entitled O Xogo de Yalta and Afterplay, directed by Xúlio Lago.
The Sarabale Teatro company presents an adaptation of the famous novel written in 1959 by Eduardo Blanco Amor, entitled A Esmorga and directed by Anxeles Cuña Bóveda.
The company Os Monicreques de Kukas, accompanied by the Real Filharmonía de Galicia orchestra, presents a musical entitled O Castelo da Rocha Vella for all the family and children ages 3 to 10.
The company El Retreto de Dorián Gray presents a co-production along with the Galician Drama Centre entitled Rúa Aire, for children ages 7 to 12.
The Entremans company presents the contemporary dance show 'A medio metro de lo vivido', created, directed and performed by Kirenia Martínez and Leodán Rodríguez.
Like every third Saturday in the month, the Area Central shopping centre hosts an antiques fair, with close to 25 exhibitors from all over Galicia.
The experienced Galician company Teatro do Atlántico presents two plays entitled O Xogo de Yalta and Afterplay, directed by Xúlio Lago.
Like every third Saturday in the month, the Area Central shopping centre hosts an antiques fair, with close to 25 exhibitors from all over Galicia.
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