Argizaiolas: a very special way to have a wake for the dead
San Bartolome church in Amezketa
Argizaiolas, not to forget
San Bartolome church in Amezketa, built in the 16th century, keeps a tradition passed through generation that is still alive: the lit of “argizaiolas”. Outside it’s also worth seeing the beautiful entrance and the arcade.
What is an Argizaiola?
Amezketa is one of the last places where the “Argizaiolas” tradition is still alive, wooden boards carved with decorative shapes with the candle wrapping it, used to have a wake for the deceased ones over their tombs, located on the church floor.
Connection symbol
Argizaiola is an element that represents the symbolic connection between the farmhouse and the tomb, that aimed to bring the light and warmth of the home to the buried relatives.
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