The patron saint of fishermen is usually taken on a procession at sea in a great many coastal areas; San Pedro usually travels in
a lavishly adorned boat and is accompanied by several other boats similarly adorned, the aim of the procession being to bless the sea and
the art of fishing.
San Pedro is also the subject of many other celebrations however, such as the Amuravela in Cudillero (Asturias) where in pixueto,
the local dialect, a review of the year's events is narrated; the Wine Battle in Haro (Rioja); the unique Kaxarranca dance which is
performed on a wooden stage upon the local men's shoulders to commmemorate the transfer of power among the leaders of the Mareantes guild in Lekeitio
(Vizcaya); the Dance of the fan and branch in Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona), and the traditional pilgrimage in Alsásua (Navarre),
as well as hundreds of patron saints' festivals which take place throughout the summer over the length and breadth of the country. On the following day, 30th June, the
traditional Ball de Benas dance is held in Benasque (Huesca) and the San Marcial parade in Irún.
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