Galicia’s culture is a captivating fusion of Celtic spirit and Romance influences, rich in history, language, and music. Proud of their Celtic roots, Galicians carry on ancient traditions from mystical stone forts to lively bagpipes and age-old folklore. Tracing their ancestry to a migration from the east over two thousand years ago, Galicians embrace their identity as Celts. The Galician language, galego, combines Romance structure with a touch of Celtic vocabulary, while the soulful sound of the bagpipe continues to lead Galician music, embodying the region’s unique cultural heartbeat.
