Where do this peculiar and famous clothes of the Chulapas and Chulapos of Bilbao come from? Are they as old as you maybe think? Following the theme of folk festivals and traditional celebrations, we will see the regional costumes of the city, currently known as “chulapos” and “chulapas” of Bilbao. This is the nickname with… Continue reading “Chulapas and Chulapos of Bilbao”
Christmas is here and with it also come the atmosphere, carols, street lighting, Christmas trees and traditional nativity scenes in Bilbao. The “Belen” is the representation of the birth of Jesus Christ as well as Mary, Joseph, the boy, the ox, the mule, the manger, the Star of the East, the Three Kings, etc. This… Continue reading “Nativity Scenes in Bilbao – Belem”
