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19. 'Giants':

Dated in1850, they are the oldest figures involved in the Giants and Cabezudos (Big Heads) Parade, which enlivened the mornings for the enjoyment for all the children’s.They have 4.20 meters in height and consist of four pairs formed by a king and a queen who represent America, Africa, Europe and Asia, and dance along the bagpipes and drums rhythm.

20. 'Big-heads':

These characters are more serious than the Giants and Cabezudos Parade and their provenance from the Giants. Stand out for their large heads and because oftheir names: Japanese (male), Japanese (female), Councillor, Grand mother and Mayor. The five figures were bought in 1890.

21. 'Kilikis': 

They aret he most sympathetic of the Company of Giant and Big-Heads and children of Pamplona have a very real soft spot for them. Represent the procession of mayors and their mission is to scare and entertain the people. There are six figures in total, which are armed with some kind of balloons foam made and hit and chase the little ones lovingly. All have names: Pigtails, Potato, Barbas (Beard), Warts, Napoleon and Caravinagre (Vinegar Face). The last one is the main character of San Fermin´sposter this year.

22. 'Zaldikos':

 In Euskara (Basque Language) means 'horse'. There are six papier-mâché figures carried by young boys dressed in a red and gold suit along the Giants and BigHeads Paraade.

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10. Stacks:

1957

Named after the collapse that produces the crush of people in the Running of the Bulls itinerary, especially at the entrance to the Bullfight Arena. Pose a real danger as bulls will cross it as they please among this human pile. There are 24 registered historic human piles with 700 people injured and 15 of them gored. The first time this happened goes back to 1878.

11. “Tail” Meek (popular name Broom Meek):

They are castrated bulls and a different species of the wild bulls that run on the daily Running of the Bulls. They are trained and know the itinerary perfectly well and their mission, not always possible I´m afraid, is to maintain all the herd packed.

 12. Halters broom.

Tame cattle released into the enclosure after the departure of bulls and aims to guide potential sires that have fallen behind on the course.

13. Dobladores (kind of matador helpers):

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6. Encierrillo:

The tradition of encierrillo (small Running of the Bulls) it was first held in 1899 and is one of the oldest in the San Fermin festival. It consists on transferring the bulls from the field where they stay upon their arrival in Pamplona which is by Arga´s river, to the corrals of Santo Domingo where they will start the Running of Bulls next morning. It is performed in silence, in the moonlight and no runners in front of them. This year the tickets to watch the encierrillo have been drawn by the City Council on those who have shown interest in attending to this quiet and nice experience.

7. Mozo (Runner):

This is the name given to all the young locals that are going to run on the Running ofthe Bulls and nowadays has been extended to all those involved in the San Fermin Festival dressed in white linen and red scarfs.

8. Pañuelico:

 A diminutive of "handkerchief". It´s a MUST attire. Red, symbolizing the martyrdom of San Fermin, who was beheaded therefore its colour and the place in the body were they wear it (neck). It is self-coloured as it has no prints but the traditionally embroidered image of the saint or the coat of Pamplona. We  give away toour VIP Customers for the Running of the Bulls, a tailor made one. On day 6, before Chupinazo or Opening Ceremony, all the people wear it on their wrist and after the rocket is off they can tied it on their necks. This means that San Fermin has started!!! 8 days of daily Running of the Bulls, Bullfights every afternoon and a non stop international party!

9. Ernest Hemingway,

Was the American writer who popularized the San Fermin Festival through its work. He was awarded with the Pulitzer in 1953 and Literature Nobel Prize in 1954 and to whom we have to be very grateful to open to the World our unique fiesta.

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4. Running of the Bulls:

 It is the most popular act of the San Fermin Festival, which is known world wide. It takes place every morning through several streets of the Old Quarter and completes a course of 825 meters. It aims to transfer the bulls from the Santo Domingo Corrals outside the Old Town to the Bullring´s Corral where they will be fought on the afternoon.

5. Fencing:

Wooden planks are placed onboth sides of the Running of the Bulls itinerary to define the path and lead the race. In the narrower streets has no need to be installed and this is evena greater danger as many times the runner use the fence to protect themselves.

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2. Chupinazo:

The rocket is launched from Pamplona´s City Hall at noon on July 6 to kick off San Fermin Festival. Thousands of people gather in the square (last year 12,000 people) hall dressed in white and with the red scarf in hand as they cannot wear it in until the rocket is launched. This year -2012 - the Chupinazo will be lighten by Mr. Iñaki Cabasés a councilman of Pamplona´s Town Hall.

3. Riau Riau

'Riau Riau': this is the  traditional ceremony that accompanies the municipal corporation from the City Hall to San Fermin´s Chapel, they will make a total distance of 500 meters. It was first celebrated in an official manner in 1914 but it was lost in 1991 after several incidents. And this year it will be recovered after 21 years without it. The rhythm of the walk is slow because many people walk along while the surrounding crowd will be humming the popular melody known as the Astrain´s Waltz.

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San Fermin of Amiens was a Christian missionary and first bishop of Amiens, whose beautiful church was built while he was the bishop. He was beheaded at the age of 31. He is the patron of Amiens (France) and Lesaca (Spain), and copatron of Navarre with St Francisco Javier.

Legend explains that SanFermin was the son of an important Roman Soldier and he converted to Christianity thanks to St. Saturninus (Bishop of Pamplona), and then he moved to Amiens (France). He was finally tortured and beheaded, and while his remains are resting in the French town of Amiens, there are many part sof his body scattered around the World. Pamplona retains three of them.

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28. Peñas.
They are a group of friends gathered together during all theSan Fermin Festival. Kind of “extended family”. Some people consider them to be the soul of the party. Each peña has its very own flag and an them. Its premises are meeting places, not only for those belong ing to them, but to anyone who want´s to have a good time there. They often are accompanied by a brass band.

29. Barracks: 
Is the funfair installed in the city during the San Fermin Festival and is visited several times by children and adults. Formerly it was set up on the esplanade behind the new Bus Station in Pamplona.  Nowadays is installed in Rochapea.This year the big attraction will be the tallest Treadmill in Europe.

30. Bull of fire:
 Artifact in the form of a bull, driven manually by a person and dropps fire and firecrackers while is running and teasing people. Starts from Santiago´s Plazaand the children love to run in front of it.

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23.Poor me!:
This is the sad scream that is heard at midnight on July 14 at the Consistorial Plaza. It means that the festival of San Fermin has finished.

24. Iruña:
The name given to Pamplona in Euskera (Basque Language).

25. Jota:
On the 7th of July this is one of the little moments when a jota is sung by two girls in chorus to San Fermin Saint. This happens in the morning at 11.00 am. During the San Fermin Procession there is a stand still in the Council´s Plaza and that is when hundreds of people coming from Navarra´s County and those living in Pamplona are in total silence to hear the song, successfully performed, by the Santiago de Chantrea´s Choir. This ritual is a tradition since 1975.

26. 'Kalimotxo':
Is par excellence the main San Fermin´s drink, mainly among young people and is a mixing of red wine with Coke. Typically it's served in a 'Katxi', which is a larg plastic glass.

27. Naranjito
(This name was given to the Spanish Mascot during the World Cup 1982): These are people,  usually young, who are dressed in orange overalls and based in the key areas along Pamplona during the San Fermin Festival and their function is to guide visitors and provide information.
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14. Shepherds:
Along the Running of the Bulls, 10 shepherds complete therunning itinerary behind the herd carrying a long cane made of ash or hazel. They whip up the bulls as they help determining the rhythm whilst they make sure that nobody distracts them on their way to the Bullfight Ring. Besides the cattle control they are controlling the runner too and they are the highest authority within the course.

15. Heifers:
Small brave cows that are released into the Bull Ring once the bulls are inside the arena and are guided up to the bullpen. The same rules apply to the heifers, it is forbidden to touch them, tease them or grab them by the tail.

16. Reveille:
 Musical sounds played by pipe bands and the cities music band, whose primary purpose was and is, to awaken the public and announce that a new day is ready for celebration.

17. Procession:
 The July 7, at 10 am, a Procession will part of San Fermín Saint to San Lorenzo´s parish. The tour is full of people who want to see the saint and the accompanying the retinue.

18. San Lorenzo Parish:
It houses the baroque chapel dedicated to San Fermin and was built in 1717. It keeps the statue of the saint, dated sixteenth century, silver-plated and placed on a pedestal carved in silver. The temple also contains the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, dated 1883.


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10. Stacks:

1957

Named after the collapse that produces the crush of people in the Running of the Bulls itinerary, especially at the entrance to the Bullfight Arena. Pose a real danger as bulls will cross it as they please among this human pile. There are 24 registered historic human piles with 700 people injured and 15 of them gored. The first time this happened goes back to 1878.

11. “Tail” Meek (popular name Broom Meek):
They are castrated bulls and a different species of the wild bulls that run on the daily Running of the Bulls. They are trained and know the itinerary perfectly well and their mission, not always possible I´m afraid, is to maintain all the herd packed.

 12. Halters broom.
Tame cattle released into the enclosure after the departure of bulls and aims to guide potential sires that have fallen behind on the course.

13. Dobladores (kind of matador helpers):
This figure emerged in SanFermin Festival as a basic need. These people are placed in the Bullring and with the help of their mulch or cape will at their arrival to the Bullfight and lead them to the corrals where they will stay all day until the Bullfight takes place.

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