Festivals in Aller
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Aller, municipality of Asturias, in Asturias.
Aller local festivals
Usual date and duration. Aller's most unique celebration is the Feast of Saint Martin or Humanitarians, que tiene lugar cada 11 November en Moreda. Asturias Tourism includes it among the festivals of tourist interest in the Principality and describes a complete day, from dawn to the gastronomic and musical events in the afternoon.
Places, traditions and participation. The festival occupies the streets and squares of Moreda and the parish church of San Martín. Its characteristic events are the dawn with bands of bagpipes and bandinas, the solemn mass, the Puya del Ramu and the parade of bagpipers, traditional dance groups, floats and xandas. The food brings together dishes such as fabes, casadielles and panchón. The San Martín Humanitarian Society, the City Council, music and dance groups, clubs, neighbors, hospitality and visitors participate.
The council also holds festivals, fairs and markets in its different communities, including the Mercaón de Cabañaquinta and parish celebrations.