It’s St. Martin’s Day today and here in Ourense it is the height of the Magosto, a celebration of autumn’s bounty and the ripening chestnuts!
In our school, the Magosto is a big feast! We all paint our faces black and eat roast chestnuts prepared by a very special "castañeira", Rocío, our language therapist.
On or around November 11th, the Ourensanos gather around bonfires, fireplaces or even stoves to talk, laugh, eat chestnuts, and celebrate the bountiful harvest and coming winter rest.
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| O Magosto en Ourense. Guía rural |
Have you ever stopped to consider the health benefits of this autumn fruit?
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| A Castaña. Blog de Juan Ramónrpepa.wordpress.com |
One of the coordinators of this project, Ana Losada, has recorded this podcast in which she explains why chestnuts are good for our health. Thanks, Ana!
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