Joaldunak: Spain marks advent of spring

Dozens parade to celebrate one of the most ancient carnival celebrations in Europe

Last updated: February 02, 2020 | 13:00

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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In this Tuesday Jan. 28, 2020 photo, ''Joaldunaks'' have a lunch in a restaurant during a Carnival in the small Pyrenee village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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Maria Larretxea, 34, a female 'Joaldunak'' poses for a photo before taking part in a Carnival in the small Pyrenee village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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'Joaldunak' Juan Jose Arregi, 51, poses for a photo as he takes part in a Carnival in the small Pyrenees village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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"Joaldunaks'' drink together as they take part in a Carnival in the small Pyrenees village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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"Joaldunaks" march along the street as they take part in a Carnival in the small Pyrenees village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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A group of ''Joaldunak'' march along the road as they take part in a Carnival in the small Pyrenee village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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''Joaldunaks'' walk a log the road as they take part in the Carnival, in the small Pyrenees village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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Joaldunaks'' Mikele, Maritxu, Olaia and Anne, from right to left, pose for a photo ahead of a Carnival in the small Pyrenees village of Zubieta, northern Spain.

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A ''Joaldunak'' walks to take part in the Traditional Carnival, in the small Pyrenee village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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'Joaldunaks'' gather in the street before taking part in the Carnival, in the small Pyrenees village of Ituren, northern Spain.

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