SPORT: BASQUE TRADITIONAL SPORT AS A CELEBRATION OF IDENTITY AND A CONTEMPORARY SPECTACLE
The Sport section is one of the festival’s most distinctive elements, bringing Basque rural sport into the urban setting and presenting it as a living expression of the region’s culture and identity.
It is also one of the most popular events with visitors to the city during the festival, offering a unique opportunity to learn about these disciplines and experience them live. Demonstrations, challenges, workshops, and competitions allow visitors to learn about traditional disciplines such as aizkolaritza (log cutting), stone lifting, and combined events, presented in formats that are accessible and engaging for the public.
