More than 150 Pilgrims Unite in 'El Bordón del Peregrino'
IRUN. – The city of Irun This weekend it will become the meeting point and reference point for the northern routes of the Camino de Santiago. The Irun-Bidasoa Jakobi Jacobean Association organizes the annual event 'The Pilgrim's Staff', which will bring together more than 150 pilgrims coming from associations throughout the State, including León, Valencia, Santander, Madrid and Huesca.
The meeting, which will last three days, seeks strengthen ties among the Jacobean entities and highlight the crucial role of Irun as starting point on northern routes.
Three Day Program: From Ficoba to Hondarribia
The event starts this Friday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. in Ficoba. The welcome event will be attended by the president of Jakobi, Josin Galzacorta, and the mayor of Irun, Cristina Laborda. The ceremony will be enlivened by pianists Jakes Chapartegui y Esther Barandiaran, along with the Atzokoak Choir, and will include the projection of an audiovisual about the city and the awarding of prizes for the association's photography contest.
He Saturday It will be dedicated to exploring the nearby historical and cultural environment. Attendees will move to Hondarribia to enjoy a guided tour of its historic center, organized by Arma Plaza Fundazioa and Bidasoa Activa. The day of coexistence will culminate in the Petritegi cider house, where pilgrims will learn about the process of making cider before sharing a brotherhood meal.
The Symbolic Transfer and the Hospitaller of Honor
The programming will conclude on Sunday with activities focused on Irundarra heritage. The pilgrims will visit the Oiasso Museum and the Church of Our Lady of Juncal, where the Ametsa choir will take part in the Sunday mass.
The main event will take place at 1:00 p.m. in Plaza San Juan with the solemn transfer of the pilgrim's staff. This symbol will be delivered by Jakobi to the Güemes Cagigal Association, from Cantabria, who will be in charge of guarding it for the next year.
Finally, in a gesture of recognition of local collaboration, Jakobi will appoint honorary hospitalero to the Municipal Police of Irun, valuing their support in the care and distribution of credentials to pilgrims who begin their adventure in the border city.
