January 5, 2025 17:00
The "Befana" comes at night in worn out shoes and leaves tasty treats for the most deserving children
Characteristic of Italy, less known in other countries, the Befana is a sweet old lady who flies on a threadbare broom to visit children in the night between January 5 and 6 - the so called "Epiphany", twelth night after Christmas - and fill the stockings left hanging on the chimney or near the window. According to popular tradition, children who have been good during the year receive delicacies, candies, dried fruit or small toys while those who have been naughty will only find some coal. On 5 January, the "Befana" will also arrive in the square in front of the tourist office in Vigo to the delight of the little ones, bringing many special presents.
In collaboration with "Happyland Animazione". Free event open to all; no registration required.
