The banquet that brought together university students, workers and craftsmen around the same table on 2 March 1856 to demand equality and freedom, remains in the collective memory as one of the foundational events of the galeguismo.

The Banquete de Conxo programme will begin on Friday, May 23, with a Cantos de Taberna tour through various bars in the Conxo neighbourhood. It will start at 9:00 p.m. and feature performances by the groups Can de Ghaiteiro, Colexiata de Sar, Esfolladores, Muiñeiros do Sarela, Recandea, and Sapamamas.

On Saturday, May 24, the activities will focus on Praza de Aurelio Aguirre and will be especially aimed at children and families. There will be traditional games in both the morning and afternoon sessions.

The day will also include a book and craft market, a showcase of traditional trades with various interactive activities and family-friendly performances, and a vermouth session with bands that rehearse at the Centro Xove. The poetry celebration returns, along with a session of fraternal singing featuring some of the city’s choirs, and the Banquete de Conxo train. Also returning is the literary walk with Quique Alvarellos, titled As voces do Bosque ("The Voices of the Forest").

On the big day of the Banquet Festival, Sunday, May 25, the book and craft market and the traditional trades showcase will continue. There will be magic shows, children’s games, and musical performances throughout the day.

The main events will be the theatrical parade with Os Quinquilláns, departing from praza do Toural at 11:00 a.m., followed by the communal banquet. 

BANQUETE DE CONXO TRAIN