In the middle
of August, a big event took place here In the Basque Country, exactly saying in
Bilbao, the city where I live. Every year, there is a tradition to celebrate so
called “Semana Grande”,which means big week. All of the people are celebrating
their Basque culture at the streets of the city. This year, I had the
opportunity to be a part of this. It was my first, but I hope not the last
Semana Grande in my life. If You want to read, how the whole event looks like,
don’t stop reading.
Basque
communities organise here parades and typical tents with local music and local
drinks. Celebration starts every day early in the morning and then after few
hours gets bigger and more crowded. During the night streets are full of people
dancing and spending time with friends. Apart from this, every day has its own
fireworks show. Every night, exactly at 22:45 people gather together at the
bridges to admire the colourful sky, lighted by the explosions of fireworks. The
party lasts all night long and people enjoy the time and live the moment to the
full. As for my opinion, Semana Grande is a specific and unforgettable thing.
If ever in Your life You had a chance to take part in this party, I would
recommend You not to hesitate. Basque Big Week is a great time, but people and
culture here is even greater.
