Entertainment in Spain Essential Guide to What's on when and where in Spain Spanish Fiestas, Concerts, Festivals, Events Bilbao's "Aste Nagusia" (Great Week) Celebrations
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Bilbao's "Aste Nagusia" (Great Week) Celebrations Fiestas in honour of the Virgen de Begoña during the Semana Grande de Bilbao 18 - 26 August 2008 Popular Holidays in Spain. Arts and culture in Spain. During the Semana Grande de Bilbao, there are fiestas in honour of the Virgen de Begoña. Bilbao is the setting for concerts, shows, theatre, fireworks and children's activities at different points in the city, such as Plaza Nueva square, Bizkaia, Unamuno and Encarnación squares, and the Urbitarte and Arenal wharves. The speeches and "chupinazo" (fireworks) to open the celebrations will take place from the Arriaga theatre. There will also be a programme of bullfights at the Vista Alegre bullring, including a horseback bullfight and eight normal bullfights. Dates: (8/18/2008 - 8/26/2008 |
Useful information http://www.plazatorosbilbao.com/
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