Traditional Wooden Cart Descent

The Traditional Wooden Cart Descent of Hermigua is one of the most iconic expressions of popular folklore in La Gomera. This adrenaline-filled and deeply rooted celebration brings together young people and adults in a thrilling descent through the steep streets of the town, riding handcrafted wooden carts built following traditional designs. More than a competition, it is a communal festivity that revives an old custom linked to agricultural work and local ingenuity.