CHRISTMAS IN BORTZIRI
2007 Abendua 19 at 13:12
In Bera:
On the 24th of December it’s a special day in Bera. In the afternoon they sing Christmas songs from the village, an then Olentzero comes to the square and speaks with the chidren.
In Lesaka:
On the 24th of December they celebrate a competion of Olentzero. The children of Lesaka participe . They make an Olentzero and they sing in the square. The most beautifull wins the prize.
In Etxalar:
On the 24th of December at 20:00 o’clock the people go to mass and then the mass finishes. Olentzero at the door, then the “txistu” (special instrument of the Basque Country) starts playing Olentzero’s songs. After that we go singing throught the town. Finally we can have photographs with the Olentzero.
By Maialen, Amaia, Irune and Leire.