Aste Nagusia: Kalejiras of giants and big heads in Bilbao – Norte Exprés
If there is any festive character at the “height” of Marijaia in BilbaoThose are, without a doubt, the giantsaccompanied, always, by his entourage of big-headed stalwarts.
The walks that take place every morning in Bilbao are one of the most traditional activities and dearest of the Bilbao big weekthat reconciles public of all ages, superior, children and family.
The procession of characters, formed by the giants over 4 meters high-Pitxitxi and Lina, Isabel II and Zumalacarregui, Los Aldeanos, Don Terencio and Doña Tomasa- who are accompanied by the Cabezudos- medieval women and men, the deacon and his altar boys, the Aldeano or Carbonero, the León of Athletic Club and Don Celes-, made a different route every day, journeys that will depart of the Basque Museum, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..
APP TO LOCATE WHERE THE KALEJIRA IS LOCATED
The App “Bilbao Aste Nagusia 2022” Promoted by the City Council, it will be possible to follow the kalejira live and easily join its path at any point. This application contains a section that facilitates the specific location of the kalejira at each momentfacilitating its location and the incorporation of whoever wants it at any point.
The application “Bilbao. Aste Nagusia 2022” is available to users on mobile devices, through the Android operating systems in Google Play and iOS in the Apple Store.
CONCENTRATION ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 AND EXHIBITION
One of the most emotional moments that these characters will star in will take place the last bank holiday Sunday, August 28hand in hand with a spectacular concentration of giants arrived from different localities of Euskadi accompanied by Bizkaiko Gaiteroak. point of exit of the Concentration that celebrates its 31st edition will be the Plaza Circular at 10:30 a.m., to meet in El Arenal at 1:30 p.m.
In addition, throughout Aste Nagusia, those who wish may visit the exhibition “Giants of Bilbao”, which until now had been hosting the Basque Museum, but due to the renovation works it is being moved this year to the Archaeological site of Corazón de María (Entrance through (C/ Conde de Mirasol, 2).
Year after year, the exhibition shares a very important part of Basque folklore with 10 giant characters from the generation of 1980 and 6 from that of 1988. So that visitors can place the historical context of these illustrious people who have been accompanying the Villa For more than forty years, its relationship with information panels has been strengthened. Is about an activity that over the years has become one of the most visited in the Biscayan capital in summer.
In Aste Nagusia, the exhibition can be visited:
- During the first weekend, on August 20 and 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- From Monday, August 22 to Saturday, August 27 (Big Friday included) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- On Sunday 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.