Seeing the blues in San Sebastian, Spain.

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In January of 2019, I was in Bilbao to see the Guggenheim. I had an extra day and decided to catch a bus for the one hour ride northeast to San Sebastian. A lovely beach town that reminded me of Paris, justifiably famous for the many Basque restaurants there.

I happened to arrive on the day of their annual drum festival. I don’t exactly know the history behind it, but there was a parade for kids in the afternoon to march in costume playing drums or a few brass players. Basically a drum and bugle corps.

Then at night, the adults walk throughout the city, stopping in front of the various buildings to serenade the occupants to some very loud drumming.

Day of the Drums Festival. Everything is illuminated along the beach and waterfront.
Day of the Drums Festival. Everything is illuminated along the beach and waterfront.768×1024 165 KB
A huge Ferris wheel for the Day of the Drums
A huge Ferris wheel for the Day of the Drums768×1024 281 KB
Another costumed kid heading home after the parade.
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Marchers in the earlier Drum Day parade.
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The buildings along the river reminded me of Paris, but France is just a short way further north.
The buildings along the river reminded me of Paris, but France is just a short way further north.768×1024 376 KB
Another French Style building. Someone's home I think.
Another French Style building. Someone's home I think.768×1024 408 KB

The adult drum & bugle corps visiting local businesses.
The adult drum & bugle corps visiting local businesses.768×1024 364 KB

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