Antroxu

Antroxu is the Asturianu name for Carnival, the Catholic festival season prior to Lent. It is celebrated in various ways across Asturias, from a week-long program in Avilés to a single day, inexplicably the weekend after Ash Wednesday, in Oviedo.

Foods

Frixuelos are the most popular, and widespread, Antroxu food. As is common in many places around the world, they are most commonly eaten on Fat Tuesday.

Pote is a common dish served during the season as well.