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The Lea-Artibai region clearly shows that dance is part of the idiosyncrasies and spirit of its people. In its small geographic area there are at least six different dances, all of them entirely local.
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Kaxarranka One of the most well-known dances is the popular Kaxarranka, whose origin is to be found in the fishermen's brotherhood and guild. Traditionally, it is danced on Saint Peter's Day (Saint Peter is fishermen's patron saint). This curious dance is performed on a kutxa or large chest supported on the shoulders of eight fishermen.
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Women Aurresku The Andre Aurreskua is another dance from Lekeitio. It is a women's version of the classical aurresku in which the women dantzaris (dancers) invite the men to dance.
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"Saint Michael of Arretxinaga" dance The Xemeingo Dantza, also known as the "Saint Michael of Arretxinaga" dance, is from the town of Marking-Xemein. It is an ezpatadantza (sword dance) that represents a combat between good and evil. Historically, it was performed on 29 September, during the festivities in honour of Saint Michael.
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"Mahai Gaineko" dance (On the table) The local dance known as Mahai Gaineko is from Mendexa and is performed by women and men dantzaris on a table. Traditionally, it is performed on the first of August, during the festivities in honour of Saint Peter ad Vincula.
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Animal Skin Dance The Zahagi Dantza (Animal Skin Dance) is another local dance. It is performed during Carnival in the towns of Markina-Xemein and Ondarroa.
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