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The local government of Catoira informed this morning about the decision to cancel the Romaría Vikinga 2020.

Due to the regulations issued by the Xunta de Galicia, which generate great uncertainty regarding the possibility of celebrating, from July 1, parties, festivals and other popular events, such as what is organized every year in this municipality of Catoira on the occasion of the Romaría Vikinga, the Government of Catoira decided to cancel the celebration scheduled for the first week of August. The organization and programming of an event of this nature, in which thousands of people participate, must be carried out sufficiently in advance with the minimum and required security and preventive measures necessary to face the health crisis caused by COVID-19, so the logical and sensible thing is to suspend this year the celebration of the aforementioned Romaría Vikinga, a decision that the Municipal Government takes for the mentioned reasons and in the exercise of an enforceable sense of responsibility. On the other hand, Catoira Council lacks the financial, material and personal resources necessary to enforce the regulations that could have been derived from a future protocol of action for this type of activity with a large attendance of people.

Since this year marked the 60th anniversary of the festival, and in order to offer symbolic programming to the local public, the Government is working on the organization of some small events, with very limited capacity.

The decisions made have already been communicated to the other political parties of the Corporation. The Popular Party showed its agreement and support for these measures.

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The Tourist Office of Catoira opened on May 14th. It is located at the entrance to the fort’s enclosure, at the Centro de Activación Cultural Torres de Oeste (CACTO).

Almost 170 people from various regions and nationalities (England, Belgium, France, Holland, Argentina …) have already visited the office since its opening, which is a very positive assessment.

The office is part of the network Turismo Rías Baixas.

Contact details:

T: 986 686 817

Email: turismocatoira@gmail.com

Opening hours:

Morning: 10:00 to 13:00 h (from Tuesday to Sunday)

Evening: 17:00 to 19:00 h (from Tuesday to Thursday), from 17:00 to 20:00 h (Fridays and Sundays)

The Seventh International Congress of coaches in calm waters of Catoira managed to surpass 200 registrations, calculating the organization that the total number will be around 250 participants.

The event, which takes place between October 25 and 28, will be attended by the Olympic medalists Maialen Chourraut and Saúl Craviotto. It also highlights the participation of Jean-Michel Prono, president of the ICF Canoe Slalom Committee, which will focus its intervention on the technical evolution and video arbitration system.

Those interested in attending can obtain more information, consult the full program of reports and make their registration on the web www.congresocatoira.es. This was done by more than 200 athletes from 15 countries, including Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Palestine, India and Mexico.

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(03/08/2018) For your information: the tickets for tonight’s Roadshow “Follow the Vikings” that were available at the ticket office are already sold out. The organization does not guarantee the availability of seats for every assistant.

ROMARÍA VIKINGA 2018 PROGRAMME

________________SATURDAY, 28 JULY ___________

II VIKING EXHIBITION FAIR – MUNICIPAL SCHOOL OF THEATRE ÚRSULA TEATRO

• 10:00 to 21:00 h –Viking market stalls with Viking and Celtic crafts at the Council boulevard walk.
• 13:00 h –Theatrical performance A Creación, Avenida Eloy Domínguez
• 23:30 h –II hike of mystery and legend (leaving from Fonte Gaiteira)

VARIED ACTIVITIES AND GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE COUNCIL BOULEVARD WALK ALL DAY LONG

________________SUNDAY, 29 JULY  ________________________

II VIKING EXHIBITION FAIR – MUNICIPAL SCHOOL OF THEATRE ÚRSULA TEATRO

• 10:00 to 21:00 h – Viking Market stalls with Viking and Celtic crafts at the Council boulevard walk
• 13:00 h – Theatrical performance A Creación, Praza Doutor Vázquez (train station)
• 19:00 h – Magic performance by Dani García with the show “Código”. Council boulevard walk.

VARIED ACTIVITIES AND GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE COUNCIL BOULEVARD WALK ALL DAY LONG

20:30 h / Municipal Auditorium / CONCERT OF THE MUSIC BANDS FROM CATOIRA, BOIRO AND LOUSAME

(Free entry until filled to capacity)

 _______________THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 2 -3 AUGUST  ___________

22:30 h / Torres de Oeste venue / ROADSHOW “FOLLOW THE VIKINGS”

International roadshow. Only performances in Spain

Ticket price: 2 euros (advanced sales at the Municipal Public Library until 1 August, and ticket office at the entrance of the Torres de Oeste venue during the days of the show)

The life of the warrior and poet Egill Skallagrímsson inspires this powerful audiovisual show, which combines theatre, music and dance.

Recommended age: older than 12 years.

 ___________________FRIDAY, 3 AUGUST  ________________________

17:30 h – IV VIKING CANOEING TELLEIRAS – CATOIRA

Registration: tel. +34 686 929 930

20:00 h / Celso Emilio Ferreiro room / VIKINGS FROM THE NORTH / Andreas Forsgren, archaeologist.

Lecture on the Vikings as warriors, traders, sailors and explorers of long ago.

 __________________SATURDAY, 4 AUGUST ___________________________

11:30 h / River beach of Catoira / III REGATTA MEMORANDUM FELIPE ARAGUNDE FOR CANOEING PROMOTION

18:30 h / Avenida Eloy Domínguez / PERFORMANCE OF LOS GASCONES (Medieval music)

19:00 h / Avenida Eloy Domínguez / VIKING GAMES – Andreas Forsgren, archaeologist

20:00 h / Avenida Eloy Domínguez / PABLO TRASNO – Juggling show

21:30 h / Torres de Oeste venue / VIKING DINNER

Ticket selling at the Municipal Public Library until 27 July

00:00 h / Torres de Oeste venue / NIGHT OF LIGHT – TROULA ANIMACIÓN

Free entry

00:30 h / River beach / VIKINSONS music festival:

VERSIÓN B 

FALPERRYS (bandcamp / facebook / youtube)

LISKA! (bandcamp / facebook / youtube)

BAIUCA (bandcamp / facebook / youtube)

Free entry

 _________________SUNDAY, 5 AUGUST  ________________________

• TORRES DE OESTE VENUE

10,00 h –Folk music groups parade from Praza do Concello to the Torres de Oeste venue. Tasting of mussels and red wine from the Ulla, medieval market.

11:00 h – LOS GASCONES PERFORMANCE (Medieval music)

11:30 h – AMONTONADOS POR AZAR PERFORMANCE (Clown)

12,15 h – TROULA ANIMACIÓN (Vikings)

13, 00 h – REENACTMENT OF THE VIKING LANDING AND DEFENSE OF THE TORRES DE OESTE FORTRESS

13,30 h – TROULA ANIMACIÓN

14:15 h – AMONTONADOS POR AZAR PERFORMANCE (Clown)

16:00 h – LOS GASCONES PERFORMANCE (Medieval music)

• COUNCIL BOULEVARD WALK

15,00 h – 22:00 h – POPULAR GAMES

22,30 h – ROI CASAL: SON GALEGO, SON CUBANO (Free entry)

Organised by:

• Council of Catoira

Partners:

• Council of Europe
• Destination Viking Association
• Follow the Vikings
• Xunta de Galicia / Axencia Turismo de Galicia
• Marca Galicia
• Abanca
• Deputación de Pontevedra/Ano da Lingua/Pontegal

Application deadline for participating in the Viking Landing is now open

The application deadline for participating as crew on the Viking ships was opened on Monday, July 2, regarding the 58th edition of the Romaría Vikinga.

– REQUIREMENTS: Being of legal age (+18) and accepting the rules established by the General direction of merchant marine of the Ministry of Development (Dirección  General de la  Marina Mercante del Ministerio de Fomento)

– APPLICATION FORM: At the Culture department of the town Council (Tel. +34 986546014) or through the virtual office (the application form can be downloaded at the site (www.catoira.gal>virtual office).

– REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A copy of the ID card and the duly filled application form.

– DEADLINE: From July 2 to July 24, 2018.

The places will be filled by order of registration. Legal residents of Catoira –prior to July 2 2018- and participants of previous editions will take precedence over other applicants.

The deadline for purchasing the tickets to the Viking Dinner is now open

The deadline for purchasing the tickets to the Viking Dinner which takes place on Saturday, August 4 in the area of Torres de Oeste at 21:30 hours, was opened on Monday, July 2.

Costs per ticket are 20Euros for adults and above the age of 14, being 12Euros for people under the age of 14. Tickets can be purchased at the Municipal Public Library (Tel. +34 986546901/ bpm.catoira@gmail.com) until July 27 2018. The menu consists of mussels, octopus, steak, dessert and drink. Attendants must be dressed in Viking/medieval costumes.

Participants cannot have access to the venue of the dinner with weapons and drinks and they must respect the facilities, staff and the other diners.