The mask is the central character of Manzaneda's Entroido. Dancing and colorful figure that refers to the neighbors towns of Vilariño de Conso and Viana do Bolo.

The most distinctive feature of the mázcara is its attire. It wears white pants with lace and a white shirt adorned with colorful ribbons that hang down and move along with its dances.

A small blanked with flower that covers one of the shoulders and is tied at the chest and the cowbells or corns at the waist completes the dress and adds color and rhythm. On their heads they wear a "pucho" or headdress, also colorful; despite their name, they usually do not cover their faces with masks or face shields. In their hands they carry a cane, also decorated with ribbons, which they use in their dances.

The masks integrate their characteristic dance into the “folion”, spinning to the rhythm of the instruments of this group of people and leading the procession. They usually dance in turns of two and in groups of about ten masks per leaf (folión). A spectacle to behold, which contributes to giving the Carnival in Manzaneda its unique character.

Within the masks, there is one that has its own entity. This is the ox (boi or touro). This one presents a different costume, formed by a wooden structure with horns, covered by a quilt, directed by a person who goes inside and accompanied, generally, by another mask disguised as a bullfighter.

The mission of this character is to accompany the “folión” to attack people, especially those who, as this procession passes, do not participate in the party.

This peculiar musical group is made up of a group of about thirty or forty people who play bass drums and drums, as well as farm instruments such as scythes or hoes, which they make sound to the rhythm of the procession; The bagpipe is also used, an instrument used by the shepherds of the area.

Unlike the folións of neighboring municipalities, those of Manzaneda are accompanied by mázcaras, who usually dance in pairs. Additionally, the bass drum or drum is played using only one mallet.

The group is led by a person who acts as ambassador and director of the “folion”, since he is in charge of opening the way and requesting access to other locations, for which he usually introduces himself with a short text.

The “foliones” can be considered as a musical embassy between populations. Weeks before the official start of the Carnival, the towns of Manzaneda are toured during the night by different “foliones” passing through the houses and villages, sharing drinks and food.

The foliadas are rooted in the tradition of burlesque performances that accompany carnival celebrations in various regions worldwide. They resemble a form of street theater where verses and disputes are exchanged, telling stories related to current events—whether local, national, or international—in a satirical tone.

In this celebration, a person is in charge of the work of narration or presentation, welcoming the audience, giving way to each piece and taking care of the farewell. These pieces are exhibitions in verse in which each person or group of participants makes humor based on topics of interest. The last part of the play is especially important, they say goodbye to the audience and ask for forgiveness in case someone has felt offended at any point during the performance.

The “foliates are accompanied by the “folions” and masks. At present, they can also include flour battles at closing.

Prior to the Carnival period itself, and following the tradition of other municipalities in Galicia, Manzaneda celebrates the “Thursday of Compadres and Comadres”.

The first, 16 days before the Saturday of Carnival, is the Thursday of Compadres, when traditionally the women of the village made and hung the “lardeiro”. This straw doll was dressed in the clothes of the men of the village, who tried to come down, facing their neighbors in flour battles.

Seven days later, it is the turn of the change of sexes: the “Thursday of Comadres” is celebrated, when it is the men who must prepare and hang the “lardeira” in front of the women, who are the ones who "attack" the men of the village armed with flour.

These traditions have been maintained with minor changes. The figures of “lardeiro” and “lardeira” continue to preside over the Carnival from their positions in the town until its closure.