Beginning Of The Festivities Of 'la Blanca' In Vitoria

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, ALAVA, BASQUE C, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Hundreds of people during the start of the festivities of 'La Blanca', August 4, 2024, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, Spain. Vitoria's festivities in honor of the Virgen Blanca begin today, August 4, with the lowering of the celedon and the traditional chupinazo and last until August 9. Tomorrow, is the big day of the festivities, which takes place the floral offering and Aurresku in honor of the Virgen Blanca by the groups of Blusas and Neskas. In addition, there are comparsas of giants and big-heads, concerts by the band of the municipal corporation and other activities, such as the release of heifers or the championship of bolo alaves. (Photo By Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press via Getty Images)