Labor Day is a day celebrated in many countries to commemorate the struggle for workers' rights.

Celebrated on this day to pay homage to the martyrs of Chicago, a country where a series of revolts and strikes began to demand an 8-hour workday, 8 hours of leisure and 8 hours of rest, since until now the workday lasted more than 16 hours.

On May 1, 1886, more than 300,000 workers in this country went on strike. On May 4, 1886, during a demonstration in Chicago's Haymarket Square, known as the Haymarket Riot, a bomb was thrown at the police, resulting in the death of several policemen and civilians. As a result, several union leaders were sentenced to death in retaliation; “The Chicago Martyrs”.

Since 1889, when Paris proclaimed May 1st Workers' Day, it has been celebrated in many countries such as Spain, the first edition of the Varco multidisciplinary fair will be held in Vigo, dates, program and information.

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After a total power outage in Spain, Portugal and southern France, which did not affect Andorra for more than 15 hours, normality is being restored.

The chaos was evident in the railway and subway stations. The UME arrived to mobilize various troops and rescue more than 30,000 travelers who had been stopped between different stations enabling numerous buses.

Air services were much less affected. In any case, the Directorate General for Consumer Affairs has reminded consumers affected by the electricity blackout that they can claim reimbursement of air, boat, train or bus tickets or an alternative trip within the period indicated for each case, as well as unused mobile data and tickets for cancelled events.

It has also been contemplated that the deadlines for judicial processes and other official bodies to present documentation will be extended by 24 hours in addition to those of the computation that corresponded to them by law.

The causes of the total power outage have not yet been reliably clarified and the theories about whether it was a cyber attack, a failure of the electric company or other reasons have not yet been fully validated, while the National Court has opened a file to find out if the power failure was due to sabotage.

Schools in ten communities have suspended classes allowing access to classrooms: Galicia, Aragon, Madrid, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, La Rioja, Murcia, Valencia.

This first event on the peninsula has rekindled purchases of analog radios, batteries, candles and flashlights. With all its good and bad anecdotes. As the rest of screens and cell phones in addition to the wonderful view of the night sky as from the most bustling cities usually do not have the opportunity to appreciate so many constellations and stars due to light pollution or the long wait of travelers without being able to communicate.

From April 18 to 22, 2025 will be held in Vigo the International Piano Competition Maurizio Pollini Edition, which has been held since 2017.

Members of the jury:

Pablo Galdo (Artistic Director), Dmitri Alexeev, Olli Mustonen, Mikhail Voskresensky, Piotr anderszewski together with other pre-selection jury members. Among them are Anna Saradjian, Gabriele Baldocci, Jose Luis Juri, Elmar Gasanov, Alicja Diderrkiewicz and Gabriele Baldocci .

Program:

Registration Period. 1/12/2024 to 15/03/2025.

- March 16 to 20: first round (jury deliberations of the participants' video recordings).

- March 21 : Information on who can move on to the next round.

- March 21 to 24: Period to complete the registration fees.

- April 17 at 8 p.m. : Inaugural concert and opening ceremony.

- April 18 at 9:00 a.m.: Drawing of the order of the participants.

- 18 to 20 April from 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m.: second round.

- April 21 from 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m.: semi-final.

- April 22nd at 17.00 : Final, jury deliberation and awards ceremony.

The organization asks for volunteers who want to help in the organization of the competition at the following email: info@vigopianocompetition.com

As well as people who can let the contestants practice in case they have a piano or space to host them by clicking on the following link->>>.

+34 675 072 531 Contact telephone number and link for more information

The Reconquest, a festival of National Tourist Interest, will be celebrated this year 2025 from March 22 to 30. It will be in the streets of "Casco Viejo".

Performances, market, performances, gastronomy, performances and medieval atmosphere will flood the streets of Vigo. In which the reconquest of Vigo from the French was celebrated on March 28, 1809.

The big days of the festivities are Friday 28 and Sunday 30. The children will also have their own "Reconquistiña" on Tuesday, March 25.

Reconquista 2025 program:
Saturday, March 22 - Praza do Berbés

1:00 p.m.: Concert Kv2211 (Basilica of Santa Maria)
7:00 p.m.: Performance of Gaiteiros
8:00 p.m.: Dismissal of the corporation for being Frenchified
8:45 p.m.: Performance of the group "Pandereiteiras"
9:45 p.m.: Performance of the Group "Os Vacalouras"

Sunday, March 23 

11:00 a.m.: Demonstrations of traditional crafts
11:30 a.m.: Obradoiro of traditional dance directed by André Adrio
12:00 p.m.: Treasure hunt

1:00 p.m.: Concert Kv2211 (Basilica of Santa Maria)
7:00 p.m.: Performance of Gaiteiros
8:00 p.m.: Dismissal of the corporation for being Frenchified
8:45 p.m.: Performance by the group "Pandereiteiras"
9:45 p.m.: Performance of the Group "Os Vacalouras"

Monday, March 24

As Redeiras Building (Praza do Berbés, Universidade de Vigo headquarters) Didactic talk by Xose Lois Rivas Cruz

Tuesday, March 25

- Children's Reconquest 10:00 a.m.: Departure of the tour in Praza do Rei 11:00 a.m.: The mayor of Vigo Abel Caballero will be present at the Puerta del Sol. 11:30 a.m.: Arrival at Plaza del Berbés with hot chocolate and musical performance

Wednesday, March 26 

General rehearsal of the Festival in the Puerta del Sol Thursday

Thursday 27 March

Medieval market

Friday 28 March

11:00 am: Opening of the traditional market

11:15 am: Opening of the children's area (Praza do Berbés) 11:30 am: Ruada de Gaiteiros 11:30 am: Children's foliada (organised by AF Tarambainas) 11:30 am: Opening of Torreiros 12:00 pm: Children's performance 12:00 - 14:00 hours: Gaiteiros. and Performance Orfeón Mariñeiro do Berbés 1:00 p.m.: Obradoiro de Baile. 5:30 p.m.: Ruada del Trebón del Berbés 6:00 p.m.: Assault on the cart in Praza do Berbés 6:00 p.m.: Performance of the Bagpipe Band of ETRAD (Torreiro da Porta do Sol) 6:30 p.m.: Performance of Ghost Orchestra (Torreiro da Praza dos Ratos) 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Performances of Barro Negro.

11:30 p.m.: Market closes.

Saturday, March 29

11:00 a.m.: Traditional market

11:15 a.m.: Opening of the children's area 11:30 a.m.: Children's foliada (organized by O Fiadeiro)

12:00 - 14:00 hours: Bagpipers and children's performances

12:30 hours: Performance Escola Baile Tradicional.

4:00 p.m.: Obradoiro de Danzas del Mundo

6:00 p.m.: Assault on the cart on the Paseo de Alfonso

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Regueifas and musical performances

11:30 p.m.: Closing of the market

Sunday, March 30

- Reconquista de Vigo 11:00 a.m.: Opening of the traditional market 11:30 a.m.: Saída de peixeiras, verduleiras and rosquilleiras

12:00 p.m.: Dance and bagpiper performances

12:30 p.m.: Children's and traditional performances

4:30 p.m.: Departure of the Bagpipe Band of the Old Town

5:00 p.m.: Departure of the Militia and Alarms from the Praza do Berbés

6:00 p.m.: Reconquest of the Villa de Vigo (Puerta del Sol)

11:30 p.m.: Closing of the Market

The city of Vigo is preparing to celebrate the traditional Irish Saint Patrick's Day this year, which will be held in the Bouzas neighborhood.

On March 20, 21, 22, and 23, you can sample a variety of Irish as the most famous Guinnes and other like spanish or German beers in a large tent set up for the event.

However, in keeping with the purest Irish tradition, all you need is a cozy Irish pub and good company to celebrate.

The origin of Saint Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17, commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who died on that day in 461. Saint Patrick was a missionary who was captured by pirates at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. After six years, he managed to escape and returned home, but later returned to Ireland as a missionary to spread the Christian faith.

Over the centuries, the figure of Saint Patrick became a symbol of Irish identity. Today, March 17th is known for parades, beers, and the tradition of wearing green clothing, symbolizing the Emerald Isle of Ireland. The holiday has gone global, especially celebrated in the United States.

The Papanoelada Motera will leave Navia at 4 pm on Saturday afternoon.

The novelties of this year 2024 regarding safety on the route is that no candy that can hurt any child can be thrown, also avoiding that they can go down to the shoulder to pick them up. Also the left lane will be left free for emergencies.

However, it will be possible to visit the papanoelada biker stationary on the morning of the 21st between 10:00 am and 15:45 pm and attend the distribution of candy and sweets. It will be parked in Pedra Seixa street in Navia.

Those who wish may also donate food to the Food Bank, being collected on the same day at the same place of departure and until the 20th in different biker establishments in the city.

The route will be as follows:

Departure at Pedra Seixa street, Teixugueiras, Ricardo Mella, Florida, Plaza de América, Gran Vía, Urzaiz, Travesía de Vigo, Numancia, Doctor Canoa, Isaac Peral, García Barbón, Colón, Urzaiz, Gran Vía and Venezuela.

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The race will last 4.5 kilometers, of a solidarity nature where participants must deliver non-perishable food in the tents that will be installed on the streets of Príncipe and Carral.

The route is as follows:

Puerta del Sol, Policarpo Sanz, García Barbón, Rosalía de Castro, Serafín Avendaño, Areal, Pontevedra, Rosalía de Castro, Marqués de Valladares, Carral, Cánovas del Castillo, Mestre Mateo, Teófilo Llorente, Real, Méndez Núñez, Rúa Chao, Rúa Alta, Elduayen and back to Puerta del Sol.

Free registration until December 28, to have a bib it is necessary to register at the following link --- >.

Collection of numbers at El Corte Inglés. On December 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or on race day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Galician art is once again exhibited in Vigo. In its VI edition, this MONA art, design and illustration market brings together different creators from various branches every day, including illustration, ceramics, watercolor, botany, stickers, manga, screen printing, jewelry, clothing, acrylic painting, prints, etc.

Plastic artist and graphic designer Larissa Lyra, director of the event, believes that "art should be accessible to everyone, not just limited to galleries or museums."

It is held at the A Póla bar, P.º de Alfonso XII, 7, 36202 Vigo. From 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. From December 13 to 15.

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