Spring tradition in Galicia ⎮ Os Maios

Os Maios is a tradition found in different areas of Galicia which celebrates spring with songs, costumes and floral decorations. Nowadays the celebration has a playful, festive character and includes contests and parades. Os Maios takes place from mid-April to the beginning of June, during the time when vegetation begins to bloom and announces the first fruits of the future harvests.