Bilbao, Spain - Giant Figures - Festival
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Bilbao, Spain - Giant Figures - Festival
Semana Grande Festival, the gigante of modern fiestas of Bilbao, Spain - Many Latin festivals include costumed figures known as gigantes y cabezudos, roughly, Giants and Big-Heads. Date: circa 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bilbao Chefs Costumed Feeding Festival Festivals Fiesta Figures Giant Giants Grande Heads Latin Mouth Opened Symbolic Wide Fiestas Gigante Gigantes Traditioanl
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1905, transports us to the vibrant and lively Semana Grande Festival in Bilbao, Spain. Semana Grande, which translates to 'Big Week,' is a traditional Spanish fiesta celebrated annually since the 14th century. The festival is renowned for its unique and colorful processions featuring giant figures, known as 'gigantes y cabezudos,' or Giants and Big-Heads. The image showcases a scene of pure joy and excitement as the giants, with their wide-opened mouths, are being fed by local chefs. The giants, dressed in elaborate and intricately designed costumes, are a symbolic representation of the community's unity and harmony. Their oversized heads and exaggerated features add to the whimsical and playful atmosphere of the festival. The Semana Grande Festival in Bilbao is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Spain. The modern fiestas, which have their roots in ancient rituals, continue to captivate locals and tourists alike with their grandeur and spectacle. The giants and big-heads, with their wide, opened mouths, symbolize the community's unity and the joyous spirit of the festival. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the enduring power of tradition and the importance of celebrating our cultural heritage.
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