San Ignacio Day Celebrations in Azpeitia: Music, Bulls, and Protests

Midday events have heated up the atmosphere, with young people playing with calves and music filling the streets.

Generic image of a festive street scene.
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Generic image of a festive street scene.

Azpeitia celebrated San Ignacio Day with numerous events. At midday, young people played with calves in Santiago street, and there was music and protests in the town.

Following the morning events, midday also offered the opportunity to participate in the San Ignacio Day celebrations in Azpeitia. The fenced-off area of Santiago street gathered young people and dozens of onlookers playing with calves. Simultaneously, there was music and protest activities in the town.
The Municipal Music Band performed its traditional concert in a packed Sanagustin kulturgunea, under the direction of Unai Frantsesena. In the streets, the Gauerdi txaranga livened up the crowded midday 'poteo' (bar hopping). Starting from the main square, a street parade against sexist violence was also held, called by Haujijija and Itaya, under the slogan "Against all aggression!".
Numerous families gathered in the street around midday and, following tradition, will have lunch together. The afternoon and evening will also feature events, including a Holi powder festival, young bull events, a bullfight, a performance by the Alurr dance group, and several concerts.

Against all aggression!

The afternoon and evening program includes professional bullfights, a pelota match, and several concerts, featuring groups such as Leihotikan, Neomak, and Streetwise. The festivities will conclude with a fireworks display and concerts until the early morning hours.