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Muthiko Alaiak

Located at 57, Estafeta Street, ground floor. Telf. +34 948 226 953

This Peña Club originated from the Zaldiko Maldiko dance and theater group which was formed in 1931. In 1934 the Peña Club was created and it became a cultural society with the aim of widening its activities including their participation in The Sanfermin fiestas. The group of dancers continued to work and recover traditional dances such as the Ingurutxo from Leiza and they spread the knowledge of many other dances, before they finally disbanded. It was Baleztena who came out with a version of the "kalejira del Ingurutxo" with the lyrics "uno de enero, dos de febrero..." one of the classic Sanfermin songs.

In the 1940's Muthiko Alaiak were very active and they danced at the inauguration of Barajas, the Madrid airport. They also organized the first young bull event of the Peñas. In 1945, after some incidents in the main square of Plaza del Castillo, the Civil Governor closed their premises. They began to use some bars as meeting places, first at the Fructuosa and later at the García bar. Sometime later, they managed to acquire premises at 98 Calle Mayor Street. In 1954, once more after some street disorders, the Governor closed down the Muthiko Alaiak premises. In the sixties they moved between San Franciso street and the Plaza del Castillo square.

Muthiko organizes Basque Language classes and excursions around Navarra. There are sections for mountaineering, football, handball and ladies basketball teams as well as the brass band and they also helped recover the choirs of "Santa Ägueda". Some well-known Basque handball players have played for the club, gaining national titles and championships. Especially in the Remonte speciality with Rodriguez, Lekumberri and Mina. They organize the "Rey de La Faba" annual event. In 1974 they moved to a premises in Comedias Street, where they stayed for 25 years. Some years ago they moved to their present premises in Estafeta with a ground floor and first floor flat that looks out on the running of the bulls route. They dress in a blue small-checked smock.