The origins of Galician night crawling date back to the 18th century, when it was primarily practiced in the rural areas of Galicia. The tradition was born out of the need for social interaction and entertainment in these isolated communities. Young people would gather at a local house or a town square, and after a day of work, they would go out "randeir" or "crawl" from one house to another, singing and dancing.
From the mist-shrouded streets of to the gritty, rock-infused alleys of Vigo , night crawling in Galicia is an act of urban and spiritual exploration. 1. The Mythic Night: Witches and Spirits