Oviedo is a city of unique traditions which will be of great interest to every tourist and city guest. Annually Oviedo witnesses a bright remarkable fest being the Festival of San Mateo (Saint Matthew) which is accompanied with bright folks’ shows and performances. The festival is held in the second part of September. Within seven days of the fest the streets of the city are filled with music and bright and exciting events lasting from morning till night.
The main part of the events and performances takes place in the historical center of the city. Streets invite the participants and guests of the festival to visit one of the numerous festive cafés. The Cathedral Square invites tourists and city residents to explore a great 24/7 market. Apart from astonishing treats the market offers a huge variety of original souvenirs. The most popular ones are considered to be dough figures painted in bright orange color. By an old good tradition during the festival these figures are presented to near and dear ones as the figures are believed to give the people a kind of protection from woes and miseries.
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