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Commemoration of the Fire of 1813

Posted on 31 August 2009 by Xalbeniz

Every August 31st the natives of San Sebastian remember the fire that devastated the city in 1813, during the War of the Independence. Only a street stayed in foot, the most ancient of the city, known at present as the street on August 31st. As every year, San Sebastian receives multitude of activities, to all kinds of public. Continue Reading

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Vitoria’s Festival ” The White Virgin” 2009

Posted on 05 August 2009 by Helenka.sb

The main festivity of Vitoria is carried out in honor to the White Virgin of the Snow or “Andra Mari Zuria”(her basque name), patron saint of the city. Celedon’s multitudinous descent from the Tower of San Miguel up to the Plaza of the White Virgin, marks the beginning of 6 joyful days with a large range of acts, activities and music for all kind of tastes. Continue Reading

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Celebration of the “Kutxa Entrega” at Hondarribia

Posted on 24 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

On July 25 the “Kutxa” (a special chest) will turn and turn opposite to the Brotherhood of the Fishermen of Hondarribia, and as the tradition counts of it there will depend the catch of the next season fishing. Continue Reading

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X Olite’s Classical Theatre Festival

Posted on 23 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

Classical theatre lovers have many reasons to celebrate, the walls of Olite’s Palace will serve one more year of magnificent backdrop for the works of the Golden century. The tenth edition will take place between July 17 and August 1. Continue Reading

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44 Heineken Jazzaldia

Posted on 22 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

The program of this edition relies on four mythical names of the jazz: the legends of the keyboard Hank Jones, Abdullah Ibrahim and Randy Weston, and the drummer Roy Haynes, who already acted in the capital of Guipuzcoa in 1983, will perform on this 44th edition of the Heineken Jazzaldia from July 22 to July 26. Continue Reading

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Bruce Springsteen live in Bilbao

Posted on 22 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

Bruce Springsteen returns to Basque Country to present his new album in Bilbao on July 26, and we believe that also he will return to enjoy our country as he already did last year. ‘ Working On To Dream Tour ‘ will be performed in five Spanish cities, on July 26 in San Mamés  Stadium of Bilbao, on July 28 in the Olympic Stadium of La Cartuja of Seville, on July 30 in the Stadium Les Foietes of Benidorm, on August 1 in the Stadium Jose Zorrilla of Valladolid and August 2 in the Monte do Gozo of Santiago de Compostela. Continue Reading

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Patron saint festivities Virgin of Carmen in the Basque Country

Posted on 12 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

In the Basque Country, land of fishermen and navigators from ancient epochs, also worship to the Virgin Saint Carmen Continue Reading

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The Pretenders live in San Sebastian

Posted on 06 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

The Anglo-American group of rock The Pretenders that in his beginning (1978) formed a part of the call new wave comes to San Sebastian with a concert in the Kursaal Auditorium on July 8th at nine p.m. and his price ranges between 36 € and 45 €. Continue Reading

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San Fermin 2009

Posted on 05 July 2009 by Helenka.sb

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The most known worldwide “fiesta” the San Fermines of Pamplona.

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Nick Lowe live in Bilbao

Posted on 29 June 2009 by Helenka.sb

Nick Lowe accompanied by Ry Cooder will play live on thursday July 2 at 21 hours. Continue Reading

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