La Feria Medieval de Noia has returned after Covid and I had a chance to go! There are a few differences from the Ren’Faires I have been to in the US. Beginning with… free entrance. The city center was over taken by costumed locals, actors, merchants, and visitors.
There were merchants of every kind. There were unique wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, leather crafting, and black smiths.
There were musicians playing in the streets as I browsed the various shops and bars that filled the streets.
The history of the city begins between 4000 and 2000 BC and the Romans began living in the area around 200 BC. The city makes a lovely backdrop to the festival. I stepped into la Iglesia de Santa María a Nova, which began construction in 1327. The alter, shown below, was constructed in 1760. Some of the more original stonework was also on disply.
As I was leaving, there was a short parade of actors. Some were dressed as the trees. I thought these were absolutely divine and had to share.
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