Folkloric Descent of the Nalón

The Descenso Folklórico del Nalón is a water parade with a humorous tone which is celebrated on the river Nalón as it passes through the council of Laviana. It is a ludic festival in which the people and the different groups and peñas go down the river with different boats of their own creation, which refer to different themes, some of which are very topical.

The parade begins when the people head towards Puente de Arco (Puente d'Arcu), where the popular song of Chalaneru is sung as a hymn. Once the hymn has been sung, the descent along the river begins to reach the bridge of La Chalana, a kilometre and a half further downstream. Along the course of the river, the participants overcome all kinds of difficulties with imagination, good humour and teamwork until they reach the finish line, where thousands of people are waiting and there is a great festive atmosphere.

It takes place in August - usually in the second fortnight - coinciding with the celebration of the patron saint fiestas of the Virgen de Otero, in the capital of the council, La Pola Llaviana/Pola de Laviana. It is an authentic summer river carnival with a lot of flavour and colour.

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