The Castanera

Another popular figure in the rural world is that represented by La Castañera. Since its introduction by the Romans, chestnut has been a fundamental food in the feeding of the Asturian peasant, especially before the arrival of the corn and potato from America and in times of scarcity. It was consumed in different ways: roasted, cooked, in flour, etc. It has also been used for livestock feeding. In the autumn, coinciding with the collection, the "magüestu" or "amagüestu" was organized: a meeting of people to roast ("magostar") and eat chestnuts, accompanied by sweet cider - recently pressed apple juice, before fermentation. This tradition continues to be celebrated today.

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