Cuerpos Especiales – Morgovejo (León)

Podcast: Cuerpos Especiales, Europa FM
Air Date: February 18, 2026
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Guest: Victoria (Embajadora rural de Morgovejo, León)

Main Theme:

This episode's focus is on "Pueblos Especiales," spotlighting Morgovejo, a small village in León. Through a lively and affectionate interview with Victoria, the rural ambassador, the hosts explore the village’s Christmas traditions, community spirit, and what makes Morgovejo unique as part of their search for Spain’s most special village.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction to Pueblos Especiales [00:00–00:22]

• The hosts announce the segment dedicated to special villages and clarify that the winning town will get a "Cuerpos Especiales" kit through audience votes.

Meet Victoria, the Ambassador from Morgovejo [00:22–00:38]

• Victoria is warmly welcomed; the hosts playfully remark on her name and pronunciation of Morgovejo.
• Immediately, Victoria is asked to share what makes Morgovejo special.

The Magic of Christmas in Morgovejo [00:38–01:32]

• Victoria: "La fiesta de Reyes es muy especial porque desde hace unos 35 años nos visitan todos los años los Reyes Magos de Oriente..." [00:58]
  • Explains that every January 5th, the Three Wise Men parade through the village, throwing candies from a homemade float and giving gifts to children.
• The hosts are impressed by the dedication, noting the Wise Men fit Morgovejo into their busy schedule.

Population and Community Census [01:34–01:47]

• Victoria: "Todo el año viven unos 80 en el bar." [01:36]
  • Jokes that the unofficial census is done in the village bar, highlighting the small and tight-knit community.

Christmas House Decoration Contest [01:47–02:08]

• Morgovejo holds an annual contest for the best decorated house at Christmas, a newer but cherished tradition.
• Victoria: "Pasear por Movejo Navidad es muy bonito. No es Vigo..." [01:53]
  • Jokingly compares their display to that of Vigo, famous for its extravagant holiday lights.

The Best Day of the Year [02:09–02:39]

• All agree the highlight of the year is January 5th, the day of the Reyes parade.
• Playful banter as the hosts label Victoria "Maraya Carey," referencing the association with festive season music icons.

The Tradition of "Correr el Aguinaldo" [02:39–03:16]

• Victoria: Describes the ancient custom on January 6th, where children go house to house receiving goodies.
  • "A veces te dan dinero si es gente de confianza, pero lo que se daba antiguamente eran nueces, galletas, frutos secos..." [02:56]
  • Compared to Halloween, but with traditional, local treats.

Local Gastronomy [03:16–03:33]

• While there's no distinctly unique dish, matanza (traditional meat preparation) is common and fitting for Morgovejo’s cold climate.

Final Plea: Why Morgovejo is the Best Village [03:34–04:29]

• Victoria delivers a passionate, poetic monologue:
  • "Mucha gente se ha tenido que ir de Morgovejo, pero Morgovejo no se ha ido nunca de nadie..." [03:56]
  • Highlight: Emphasizes the deep sense of belonging, the village’s ancient stone houses, the beauty of the valley, and the enduring traditions.
  • Memorable closing: "En Morgovejo se respira olor a monte, a hierba, a lumbre y a vida, porque la montaña vive y viva la montaña." [04:19]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Victoria: "El censo que hicimos el otro día en el bar dice que todo el año viven unos 80 en el bar." [01:36] – A quintessential slice-of-life moment capturing rural humor.
• Victoria: "Después de la cabalgata... damos el premio a la casa mejor decorada. Es que pasear por Movejo Navidad es muy bonito. No es Vigo." [01:53] – Reflecting pride in the village’s efforts, with a nod to Spain’s famous Christmas-light city.
• Victoria: "Mucha gente se ha tenido que ir de Morgovejo, pero Morgovejo no se ha ido nunca de nadie..." [03:56] – A touching sentiment about identity and community.
• Victoria: "En Morgovejo se respira olor a monte, a hierba, a lumbre y a vida, porque la montaña vive y viva la montaña." [04:19] – A poetic picture of village life.
• Hosts and Victoria: Playful exchanges about the studio’s smell compared to Morgovejo, ending with laughter about "mapache encerrado" and "choto" [04:33–04:39].

Important Timestamps

• [00:38] – Victoria begins describing Morgovejo and its traditions
• [00:56] – Story of the Reyes Magos parade
• [01:36] – Census and population humor
• [01:53] – Christmas decoration contest
• [02:20] – The best day of the year: January 5th
• [02:39] – Tradition of "correr el aguinaldo"
• [03:34–04:29] – Victoria’s final heartfelt defense of her village
• [04:45] – Hosts thank Victoria and conclude the segment

Tone and Spirit

• Warm, humorous, and nostalgic throughout.
• The hosts engage with friendly banter, letting Victoria’s affection for Morgovejo shine.
• Lively rural pride, invoking both tradition and community togetherness.
• Playful, with moments of self-deprecating humor and lighthearted comparisons.

In sum:
This episode of "Cuerpos Especiales" captures the charm, traditions, and lower-key spirit of Morgovejo, León, as told by a proud ambassador. Highlights include local Christmas customs, small-town census quirks, and evocative descriptions of mountain life. Listeners will come away with an appreciation for Spain's rural communities and their unique ways of celebrating togetherness and heritage.