January 30, 2023, Ituren (Navarra, Spain: Several 'Joaldunak' in the rural carnivals of Ituren, on January 30, 2023, in Ituren, Navarra (Spain). It is one of the most striking masquerades in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. The 'Joaldunak' (those who carry cowbells) are the main characters of the celebration. These characters of the Basque cultural tradition take the road that separates Zubieta from Ituren to announce the arrival of the carnival. They carry large bronze cowbells attached to their hips, with the aim of awakening the earth from its winter lethargy so that it can become productive again during the spring...30 JANUARY 2023;ITUREN;NAVARRA;RURAL CARNIVALS;JOALDUNAK..Eduardo Sanz / Europa Press..01/30/2023 (Credit Image: © Eduardo Sanz/Contacto via ZUMA Press)