If you are looking to experience Galician culture during its national celebrations, several activities highlight the region's unique spirit: The day of Galicia, our day

Therefore, this article will interpret as: A dedicated day of immersion into Galician heritage, designed for students or professionals enrolled in the FU10 program (e.g., Level 10 of Galician language proficiency, or Unit 10 of a Galician Studies course).

: Many night tours focus on the folklore of this mythical procession of the dead.

: Each year is dedicated to a specific deceased author. For example, the 2025 celebration was uniquely dedicated to the Cantareiras , the female folk singers who preserved Galician oral poetry.

Historically, the celebration was a symbol of resistance. During the mid-20th century, public demonstrations were often met with strict government opposition and even riots. It wasn't until the transition to democracy in the late 1970s and 1980s that the day began to be celebrated openly as an official public holiday.