Jose Mari Ustrice and the protagonist of the Shepherd's Day 'Infernuko Gazta' of Lekaroz
4,950 euros have been paid for the winning cheese of the 44 Cheese Contest. Despite the rain, Aralar Mendi Elkartea has been pleased to have exceeded all expectations by "falling short" Uharte Arakil.
57. The Artzai Eguna celebrate this Sunday in Uharte Arakil and, as every year, a crowd has gathered there, which this year has had a special protagonist, with an emotional tribute to Jose Mari Ustrice, historical reference of the Artzain Eguna.
As for the competitions, the 44th edition of the Cheese with Raw Milkof Latxa Sheep has been won by the Infernal Cheese of Lekaroz in the section Best Cheeseof Navarre The champion has received4,950 euros in the auction won by Jamones Romero of Pamplona.
In addition, a sheep stew contest has been held (won by the Gazteluleku Society of Pamplona), haircutting tests and a shepherd dog contest.
Despite the rain, the Aralar Mountain Association has been pleased to have exceeded all expectations by "falling short" of Uharte Arakil.