Video. Bayonne Festivals: King Leon and His Giant Court, Where Does This Tradition Come From?

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Every summer since 1987, the Festivals of Bayonne begin with an emblematic moment: the awakening of King Leon from the balcony of the town hall, surrounded by his courtyard of giants.

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The Bayonne Festival has been underway since early morning, starting with sports activities and the world pepper omelette championship in Espelette. After lunch ...

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A million feasts expected for five days of popular joy between Adour and Nive, after a kick-off given by the actress and the gascon singer "I hadn't done Bayonne's holidays

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The complete programme of the Bayonne Alternative Festivals, organized by the Gaztetxe Zizpa and Gazte Asanblada, Place Patxa, is a...

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This year too, the Bayonne festivities will be early: they will start today and will last until Sunday. The Bayonne festivities are usually held at the end of July, but last year, due to the Olympic Games, the town hall brought the festivities forward, especially to ensure the required number of police officers for security. In addition to bringing the day forward, the starting time at the Liberty Square has also been brought forward; it is usua…