The municipality of A Pobra do Brollón celebrates on Saturday, July 13, the VI edition of the Guimara Medieval Fair. Act in memory of the revolt carried out by the residents of A Pobra against the Count of Lemos when he wanted to collect taxes from this territory, without any type of right over it. It is said that the men and women of Brollón resisted the Count's troops, who finally defeated the residents. After this event, the inhabitants of A Pobra were called Guimaros, which means: rough, brave and mistrustful.
The festive event will open at 12.00 with the announcement by the Guimara poet, Noa Moreira. Wings 12.45 the revolt will be represented by the residents of the City Council, followed by a street parade led by a traditional music group. At 2:30 pm, a popular lunch will be held in the fairgrounds. To participate, vouchers must be collected at the Avenida restaurant.
The afternoon session will open at 5:30 p.m. with a coffee-concert by Cé Phantom Orchestra. At 6:30 p.m. the archaeologist, George Ayan, will offer a guided tour of the old town of A Pobra. At 7:30 p.m. a test game for boys and girls will begin, an activity for which prior registration is required by calling 650 624 828. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a parade by the percussionists and taborileir@s group. Press and half an hour later there will be a session of Cantos de Cego. At 9:30 pm there will be a performance by Celso Sanmartin and at 10:30 p.m. there will be a new street show; at 11:00 p.m. celebrate the end of the party with the group Press. Throughout the day there will be falconry shows and demonstrations of traditional crafts.
The City Council of A Pobra do Brollón invites residents and visitors to participate in this proposal that year after year is consolidated as a leisure alternative at the beginning of July in the City Council of A Pobra do Brollón.
