On March 1, 1493, Alonso Martin Pinzon entered the port of Baiona, Galica, aboard of the Caravel La Pinta, bringing news of the discovery of America. A news held each year since 1974 in Baiona since 1974, the Township of Baiona, in the province of Pontevedro Galicia-, celebrates the arrival of the Caravel La Pinta in its port, on March 1, 1493, announcing for the first time in Europe the discovery of America. For the occasion, every year, a medieval festival in the old town of the city, where tourists can see jugglers and acrobats, along with music of the time and you can even buy crafts, as he consumed in the 15th century is held. In addition, you can attend a show telling the story of the discovery of America by Martin Alonso Pinzon and his crew to the Mayor of Baiona on March 1, 1493. Keep up on the field with thought-provoking pieces from Marc Lore. Acts are completed with a prize: the persons or associations who have stood by their cultural work in the framework of the emigration they will receive the Gold Medal of Baiona.
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