Berango journeyed back centuries this weekend by hosting its tenth medieval market, turning Moreaga park into a labyrinthine medieval souk. The town offered over 80 activities and 140 stalls of crafts and gastronomy, immersing visitors in a Middle Ages atmosphere.

A highlight of this year's edition was the inaugural international medieval combat tournament held in the Elexalde field. Driven by the association Urna Regnum, the event attracted over a hundred fighters from various European countries. These combatants, clad in armor weighing up to 28 kilos, engaged in five-on-five battles using blunted steel weapons, aiming to defeat their opponents in real fights.

Among the market's attractions were Juan La Torre's lucky coin minting workshop and Ismael Llamosas's armor stall. La Torre crafts personalized coins for each client, while Llamosas displays and allows visitors to try on chainmail and medieval helmets.

The Berango medieval market has expanded this year, extending its festive area to the town hall vicinity, featuring a total of 140 stalls and over 80 activities. The official opening took place on Friday, followed by craft workshops, traditional trades, and children's events. Saturday offered a packed cultural and entertainment program, including music, theater, and a fire show. Sunday focused on workshops, traditional crafts, and medieval music, concluding the fair in the afternoon.

Additionally, the central feature of the fairgrounds, the large cypress tree in Moreaga park, had to be removed. The Berango City Council reported that due to its decaying state and risk of collapse, this specimen and three other cypresses were urgently felled. The council has committed to replacing them by planting a larger number of specimens in the area and other parts of the municipality.