Dance Day, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, July 21, 2024
Annually, Galicia’s capital celebrates its patron saint with a day dedicated to traditional dance. Hundreds of performers in ancestral costumes fill the squares of the Old Town (Zona Vella) before converging for a grand display in the Praza da Quintana. Galician folk dance has seen a remarkable resurgence lately, finding an extraordinary following among younger generations. This celebration is proof of that vitality, drawing people from around the globe to dance together until dawn.
