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Carnaval de Ituren: los joaldunak

Ituren, Baztan-Bidasoa, Navarra

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Carnaval de Ituren: los joaldunak

Activity · Ituren, Baztan-Bidasoa, Navarra

On the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the joaldunak of Ituren and neighboring Zubieta visit each other: on Monday those from Zubieta walk the three kilometers to Ituren, and on Tuesday those from Ituren make the return journey. Dressed in sheepskins, conical hats, and large cowbells on their backs, they go from house to house in the village to ward off evil spirits. It is recognized as Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial (Intangible Cultural Heritage) of Spain.

Photo: Zimbra (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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