Overview

• Sociedad Ametza received official recognition from the Diputación Foral de Álava for founding the Tamborrada tradition in 1975.
• Leticia Baceiredo, the first female drummer in Ametza’s history, was honored for her groundbreaking role in the society.
• Isidro Urcelay, Ametza’s drum director, called for expanding Tamborrada celebrations beyond the city center to include all neighborhoods in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
• The festivities included cooking contests, wine tastings, and a fanfare exhibition, with Joseba and Txutxi from Kukubarre winning all awards in the rabbit and perretxikos competition.
• The event continues tonight with a new parade at 20:10 and the San Prudencio Retreta at 21:00, followed by performances from various cultural groups.