The cannon shoots San Sebastian and kicks off the festivities
The rain has not tarnished the moment, and the Guipuzcoana capital has burst with the lighting of the fuse by Onintza Mokoroa. Then, for the first time, the dances have taken over the terrace of the town hall by eight dance groups of the city.
Moment of the cannon. Photo: EFE
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