 In 2008, a copy of it was made in order to protect the figure from the weather and from vandalism.The Andre Maria Zuriaren Jaiak/Fiestas de la Virgen Blanca have been celebrated every year, since 1884.It is held on 5 August, but the celebrations begin the day before, on the 4th, and end on 9 August it honours the patron saint of the city, and features a programme of special events, activities and free open-air concerts.