Riders renew the March to Masoller 2025 in the Lunarejo Valley
The 20th March to Masoller had a significant stop this Saturday near Tranqueras, where the Nationalist riders shared a traditional evening in the Lunarejo Valley. The gathering attracted residents and local authorities and marked a key stage before arriving at Masoller, the historic site of the confrontation with Aparicio Saravia. The event combined horseback riding, music, and traditional food, in an event that seeks to preserve a centuries-old memory.
At the camp, gaucho customs were recreated and folkloric activities were held as a prelude to the final stretch of the march to Masoller. Those attending praised the turnout and celebrated the presence of party leaders, who considered the parade an act of remembrance and territorial cohesion. The organizers confirmed the itinerary and praised the collaboration of local communities in the logistics.
Former President Luis Lacalle Pou was part of the meeting and participated in the evening festivities in the Lunarejo Valley, according to the National Party's social media accounts. The former president's presence was captured in an official video circulated overnight, showing his participation in the popular celebrations. The visit reinforced expectations for the closing of the march and brought political visibility to the tribute.
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The March to Masoller commemorates the incident in which Aparicio Saravia was wounded in September 1904 and died weeks later in Rio Grande do Sul. Since 2004, the commemoration has been carried out on horseback and brings together riders and gaucho groups who keep the historical story alive. For many participants, the parade is both a civic ceremony and a regional festival, a tradition renewed each year with its own rituals.
As the journey progresses, the riders prepare to cross toward the Masoller site, where the main event will conclude with speeches, offerings, and recognitions for participating groups. Local authorities highlighted the cultural significance of the event and announced complementary activities aimed at promoting rural tourism. The March to Masoller 2025 is thus projected as a combination of memory, spectacle, and community spirit.