This ancient celebration is closely linked to the practice of gathering chestnuts, a deeply-rooted tradition in the Bierzo region. This collective and festive event stems from a prehistoric ritual of providing an offering of the first chestnuts of the year as thanks to the gods of the forests.

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Date

Fin de semana cerca del 1 de noviembre

Classification of Festivities

Castilla y León Tourist Interest

Kind of Festivity

Agricultural

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    • Postal address Santa Marina del Sil (Toreno). NaN. León
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    • Toreno town hall

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    • León tourism office

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