Blusas

Blusas are individuals in the autonomous Basque region in Spain who dress in the traditional clothes of the region and attend events in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Basque Country) such as the Virgen Blanca Festivities.

The blusas assemble in groups called cuadrillas, and their main role is to provide entertainment at these events.

Etymologically, blusas comes from the Basque language and refers to the typical long shirts worn at the festivities.

[1] Blusas are the main cheerleaders of festivals and thus their routine is connected to it.

[1] The blusas wear the typical rural attire the Araba natives once wore.