Program of Pilgrimage of Santa Marta de Ribarteme

Year 2022

It celebrates: From 29th July to 31st July

Place: Neves, As (Pontevedra)

The most ancestral of the Galician pilgrimages and one of the oldest in Spain, many claim that it dates back to the 12th century. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest. Classified by the English newspaper The Guardian as 'the second most unique festival in the world'.

Program of Pilgrimage of Santa Marta de Ribarteme

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Santa Marta de Ribarteme. This festival was declared a Festival of Tourist Interest two years ago, and this 2022 will be the first year in which we recover the procession.

Programme

From 20 to 28 July

Mass and Novena at 21 h.

(The Code of Canon Law contemplates the change of promises or vows that can be made by any priest).

Friday, 29th July

Mass every hour from 7 a.m. At 12 noon. Solemn Procession accompanied by the Rubiós Popular Band, followed by a concert.
Evening Mass at 20 h.
18:00 Traditional music and dance with A.C. Pontenova
22:00 Verbena with GRAN PARADA and Trio AZAR.

Saturday 30th July

Mass at 12 h.
22:00 Verbena with COSTA BLANCA and ALBA Trio.

Sunday, 31st July

Mass at 20 h.

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