To celebrate Galician folklore is to embrace a rich and vibrant legacy that connects us to our roots and traditions. It is a source of pride to preserve and share Galicia's cultural diversity, from its music and dances to its festivals and crafts, which together weave the vibrant tapestry of our identity. The folklore of Galicia is very varied, we can find a multitude of musical forms that are usually accompanied by traditional dances. The most primitive song known is the Alalá, which is performed unaccompanied by instruments. On the other hand, the most characteristic Galician rhythm is the Muñeira, although we would also like to highlight other musical forms such as the Alborada, the Pasacalles and Marches, the Pandeiradas, the Pasodobles, the Polkas, the Jotas and the Cantos. Alalá: it consists of an arrhythmic chant composed of octosyllabic couplets and is related to Gregorian chant. Muñeira: there are two types, the muñeira vella and the muñeira nova, the first is characterized by being sung and the second is only instrumental. Alborada: they generally lack lyrics and their origin is attributed to the Celts and their religious rites to the sun. Pasacalles and Marches: they are typical compositions to play while marching through the streets. Within the marches, religious marches stand out, such as processional marches. Pandeiradas: singing accompanied by tambourines and other percussion instruments. Pasodobles: This rhythm is one of the most widespread throughout Spain and, therefore, also in Galicia, taking a new form when played on the bagpipe. Polkas: it spread throughout Galicia mainly in the 19th century, coming from Europe. Jotas: another of the most widespread rhythms in Spain, mainly in Castile and Leon. Songs: songs interpreted with the voice and that are characteristic of certain times of the year (Christmas, Mayos, ...), for social events (weddings,
To celebrate Galician folklore is to embrace a rich and vibrant legacy that connects us to our roots and traditions. It is a source of pride to preserve and share Galicia’s cultural diversity, from its music and dances to its festivals and crafts, which together weave the vibrant tapestry of our identity. The folklore of
