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'Xenerais da Ulla': Barrio de Conxo
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'Xenerais da Ulla': Barrio de Conxo
17/02/2024
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The Xenerais da Ulla will take part in the Carnival celebrations in the district of Compostela.

The natural region of A Ulla features an original rural carnaval, whose record goes back to the mid-19 century.

The most important characters are the “xenerais” (generals) and “correos” (dispath raiders) on horseback, who go around the parishes throughout the day “cheering” residents and visitors, accompanied by an “army” of standard bearers, choirs and carnival groups.

They finish by stanging an “atranque” or “alto”, a dialectic confrontation in pairs, which is used to make fun of local, political or social affairs from the previous year.

The “Entroido da Ulla” features small differences from one parish to another, each of which has small defining characteristics that make it unique.

Adorned generals and dispatch riders make up the spectacular nature of this genuine expression of Galicia’s traditional carnival. 

Complete information and timetable in other parishes of the region: www.xeneraisdaulla.gal


 

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'Xenerais da Ulla': Barrio de Conxo
'Xenerais da Ulla': Barrio de Conxo

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Venue
Monastery and Church of Santa María de Conxo
Location
Rúa do Campo de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, 15706
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'Xenerais da Ulla': Barrio de Conxo
Start date
17/02/2024
Start time
13:00:00