The giants and big-headed figures are one of the most recognizable images of San Sebastián's Semana Grande (Big Week). For eight days, they parade through the city streets accompanied by music, families, and, above all, children who eagerly await their arrival to watch them dance, get close to them, or, in the case of the youngest, try to escape the giants. Behind these figures, however, lies much more than just a spectacle. There are people who…
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The giants and big-headed figures are one of the most recognizable images of San Sebastián's Semana Grande (Big Week). For eight days, they parade through the city streets accompanied by music, families, and, above all, children who eagerly await their arrival to watch them dance, get close to them, or, in the case of the youngest, try to escape the giants. Behind these figures, however, lies much more than just a spectacle. There are people who…