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Festivities of San Pedro in Lekeitio
San Pedroak / San Pedro jaiak
Lekeitio, Spain
Jun 29 - Jul 1, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each year, the town of Lekeitio honors Saint Peter with the maritime feast of San Pedroak. A High Mass and procession to the harbor give way to the Kilin-Kala, the tilting of the saint's image toward the sea, and the Kaxarranka dance, in a celebration that prays for good fishing.
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Lekeitio, Basque Country, Spain
Lekeitio, Spain
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Festivities of San Pedro in Lekeitio
San Pedroak / San Pedro jaiak
Lekeitio, Spain
Each year, the town of Lekeitio honors Saint Peter with the maritime feast of San Pedroak. A High Mass and procession to the harbor give way to the Kilin-Kala, the tilting of the saint's image toward the sea, and the Kaxarranka dance, in a celebration that prays for good fishing.
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About Festivities of San Pedro in Lekeitio
San Pedroak is Lekeitio’s annual maritime feast honoring Saint Peter. It begins with a High Mass and a procession from the Iglesia de Santa María to the harbour, followed by the Kilin‑Kala ritual (tilting the saint’s image toward the sea for good fishing) and the traditional Kaxarranka dance performed on a wooden chest carried by eight fishermen. The event runs from 29 June to 1 July and is a key expression of the town’s fishing heritage.
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San Pedroak is Lekeitio’s annual maritime feast honoring Saint Peter. It begins with a High Mass and a procession from the Iglesia de Santa María to the harbour, followed by the Kilin‑Kala ritual (tilting the saint’s image toward the sea for good fishing) and the traditional Kaxarranka dance performed on a wooden chest carried by eight fishermen. The event runs from 29 June to 1 July and is a key expression of the town’s fish...
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