The mayor of Ourense, Gonzalo Pérez Jácome, and the councillor for Arts and Festivities, Noa Rouco, welcomed the organising team of the Magosto de Castro de Beiro this morning at the town hall. This event is recognised as the oldest associative magosto in the city, having been celebrated continuously since 1983, with the exception of the pause due to the pandemic.
Under the motto “Antes que nosotros nadie” (Before us, no one), the cultural and community association is set to host this traditional gathering on Wednesday, 11 November, with the support of the Ourense City Council. The event will take place at the Campo de la Fiesta and will feature a menu including octopus, bacon, and carne ao caldeiro, along with the essential roasted chestnuts.
José Ramón Piñeiro, a member of the organising team, explained, “From 10:00, we will start a bonfire, roast the chestnuts, have a band, and enjoy a pleasant day together. People come from many places that are not usually here: from Madrid, Gijón, Barcelona… specifically to spend San Martiño in Ourense.”
Piñeiro highlighted that the Magosto de Castro de Beiro is the oldest in terms of community association, stating, “Magostos have always been held, but in terms of associationism, this began in 1983 when about a dozen people started gathering in the field of the fiesta, and year after year it has grown. It only paused during the pandemic, and every year we have approximately 400 participants: we gather there, set up a marquee, and during this time we organise more activities: we screen films, hold interesting talks, and stage a theatrical performance. On 30 November, our patron Saint Andrew, we will have something special, with a mass followed by a Galician wine for all attendees,” he added.
