After nine days of intense celebration, the "Pobre de Mí" (Poor Me) marks the end of the San Fermín festivities. This emotional ceremony takes place on the night of July 14th, and it is the moment when Pamplona bids a nostalgic farewell to its most beloved festival.
At midnight, thousands of people gather once again in the Plaza Consistorial, but this time with a mixture of sadness and gratitude. With candles in hand and red scarves around their necks, the attendees sing the "Pobre de Mí," a song that reflects the melancholic feeling of the end of the festivities.
The "Pobre de Mí" is a contrast to the Chupinazo: while the beginning of the festivities is celebrated with jubilation and energy, the end is a moment of reflection and contemplation. Locals and visitors sing together, giving thanks for the wonderful moments shared and asking the saint to watch over everyone until the next San Fermín.
It's a moment of community, where the sadness of bidding farewell to the festivities is shared, but also the hope that next year will bring the joy of San Fermín once again. "Pobre de Mí" (Poor Me) is a farewell, but it's also a reminder that, although the festivities are over, the spirit of San Fermín will always remain alive in the heart of Pamplona and all those who have been fortunate enough to experience them.
