Fermin legend, and returned to Pamplona as its first bishop. On a later voyage preaching the gospel, Fermin was beheaded in Amiens, France. He died on September 25, AD 303. In "Legenda aurea" several miracles attended the discovery and translation of the relics of Saint Fermin in the time of Savin, bishop of Amiens (traditionally "ca" 600). A sweet odor arose from his grave. The smell caused ice and snow to melt, flowers to grow, the sick to be cured, and trees to be inclined reverently toward the saint. Besides Pamplona, San Fermín is venerated in other places in Navarre, such
San Prudencio festival in San Sebastián takes place with trumpets, drums and Basque dance groups. According to a local newspaper, the first "tamborrada" connected with the San Prudencio festival was held in 1975; the festival itself has been held since at least 1964. The following day, a fair is held with traders and craftsmen. A popular song is sung during the festival: Spanish: <poem>Suena el tun, tun y con él la trompeta, Es la retreta de nuestro patrón. (Bis). Los alaveses, en este día, con alegría y con buena unión. Celebran fiestas a San Prudencio, a San Prudencio su patrón. Suena el tun,