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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Town crier Francis Diez Rojo and actress Itziar Ituño, during the presentation of Bilbao's Semana Grande 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Town crier Francis Diez Rojo and actress Itziar Ituño, during the presentation of Bilbao's Semana Grande 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

The mayor of Bilbao, Juan María Aburto (l) and the town crier Francis Díez Rojo (r), during the presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several people walk past on the street during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the center of the city, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several people walk past on the street during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the center of the city, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several Ertzaintza officers during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Marijaia during the beginning of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Marijaia during the beginning of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

The town crier Francis Díez Rojo and the txupinera, Olatz Agirre Sagarna, during the presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Dozens of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Bilbao Big Week 2024, in front of the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao 2024 Big Week Begins - Spain

Marijaia during the proclamation and the launching of the txupin of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2024, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 17, 2024, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM