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 Popular and internationally famous |
Colón de Larreátegui, 37 Bilbao 48009 Spain +34 94 424 8698 http://www.zinebi.com |
For many years this short film and documentary festival has grown in popularity, with more films entering the competition and more spectators attending the screenings. Fiction is the predominant genre. You can see short films that have already won other awards, events dedicated to veteran directors and attend complementary activities related to cinema. Film director Barbara Kopple won the Mikeldi honorary prize. Arriaga Theatre acts as headquarters, but screenings are held in a variety of other venues as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Stories for children and grown-ups |
Barrainkua, 5 (Casa de Cultura de Barrainkua) Bilbao, Vizcaya 48009 Spain +34 (0)944 24 5902 http://www.pantzerki.com/ |
Displays of all types of puppetry are the focus of this festival, including glove, stick, shadow and bunranku. The festival attracts companies from all over the world. The shows can be enjoyed by children and adults alike and there is a series of free activities, such as exhibitions and tributes to famous puppet show producers. Stages are set up in Barrainkua Cultural Centre and El Carmen Theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Popular and traditional |
Paseo de El Arenal / Plaza Nueva Bilbao 48005 Spain |
Visit Plaza Nueva and El Arenal on December 21 to experience this lively traditional country market festival. Hundreds of stalls are set up to sell to the best quality rural produce the region can supply, including delicious sausages, black pudding, txakoli (white wine) and cider. There's always a festive atmosphere, encouraged by strolling musicians playing traditional instruments. This colourful event dates back to the end of the 19th century, when the baserritarras (villagers) used to come to town to pay the landlords their rent and took advantage of the occasion to sell their home-produced goods. Apart from the outdoor bars, the main attraction is the raffle, with the prize being a pig. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Children's Christmas fair |
Pedro María Basterrechea, 2 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48013 Spain +34 (0)944 27 7200 |
One of the Feria Internacional de Muestras (International Trade Centre) pavilions is turned into a children's Christmas funfair during December. Every year there are all the usual stalls plus new attractions to entertain the youngsters, like 3D films, video games, virtual reality machines and Internet access. Children can learn as well as play by signing on for basic first aid courses and learning how to ride a scooter on simulated urban roads. Review © 2007, Wcities |