🎭✨ Carnival comes to an end in Bilbao… with Basque traditional dances. ✨ To close the celebrations, the streets fill with the rhythm of Basque dances (dantzak) — a vibrant expression of Euskadi’s cultural heritage. 💃🕺 These traditional dances, performed in groups and accompanied by live music such as the txistu and drum, are part of our living folklore🎶 A beautiful and authentic way to say goodbye to Carnival — and to experience the soul of Basque culture in motion. #Bilbao #BasqueDances #Da

6.6K views · 154 reactions | Here's some footage of a Basque txistu band parading through the streets of Mundaka this morning. Great sound and the head-covering is a laced white pillow case. The one-handed flute is called a txistu and they play it and a drum while walking. Great spectacle and sound. Text: Michael Fortune | folklore.ie | Facebook

A truly characteristic sound of the Basque Country! 🎶 In Euskadi, we love to celebrate life by singing and playing our traditional instruments, no matter if it’s in festive gatherings or spontaneous moments in the old town’s bars. Sometimes it’s a matter of luck that you come across iconic scenes like this, but if you do, we recommend you stay and enjoy the magic of the moment! 💙 📍 Euskadi - Basque Country En Euskadi nos encanta celebrar la vida cantando y tocando nuestros instrumentos tradic

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