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Euskaraldia: see the line-ups of the five teams from Euskal Herria that compite in La Liga, in the match in favor of Euskera

11/25/2020

The second edition of Euskaraldia continues in the Basque Country as well as in the Diaspora, supported by Euskalduns and others on their way to becoming one, or others who have a positive attitude towards the Basque language. Also on the playing fields.  We have gathered some videos here with line ups from each of the first division teams in Euskal Herria ready to take the field and play matches in ...

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With “Arigunes” in Argentina, Uruguay…and activities from England to Mexico, Basque clubs are participating in Euskaraldia 2020

11/25/2020

Arigunes in San Nicolas and Montevideo The invitation to participate in Euskaraldia is adding Basques from the Diaspora where the idea was very well received.  In fact, events began to be organized shortly after the call was made, and will continue through December 4th, some coinciding with the celebration of International Day of Euskera (ENE) as in the Lectureships sponsored by the Etxepare Basque Institute.

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The Basque dance and culture group led by Aitor Alava in Buenos Aires is now called “OihanKide Taldea”

11/24/2020

The “OihanKide Taldea,” led by dancer and dance professor Aitor Alava dancing in the entrance of Centennial Park The group that had formally registered in September 2018, as a simple association under the name Ekin Kultur Taldea, has now been obliged to choose another name.  This is the result of receiving a notice in July letting them know that the name “Ekin” as well as “Ekin Dantzari Taldea,” and other similar names are now registered and so they are prohibited from using them. As such, the ...

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At least 18 universities in Europe, America and Asia participate in Euskaraldia 2020, thanks to the Etxepare Basque institute

11/24/2020

Euskaraldia 2020 at lectureships all over the world (photo Etxepare Basque Institute) The sociolinguistic exercise known as Euskaraldia is celebrating its second edition this year in the Basque Country as well as in its Diaspora, with the participation of Basque clubs and Basque communities as well as universities and lectureships all over the world where Basque language and culture is taught.  The event began on November 20th and concludes on December 4th with programs at many ...

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National Geographic chooses Vitoria-Gasteiz as one of the 25 best destinations in the world for 2021

11/23/2020

Vitoria-Gasteiz Plaza Berria, 2020 (photo Francesco Bonino, Shutterstock) The prestigious magazine National Geographic has just published its 25 best places to travel in 2021 and Vitoria-Gasteiz occupies one of those privileged spots.  After mentioning the upcoming return of the possibility of traveling, the magazine points out that it has taken into account various categories when selecting destinations, with criteria including adventure, culture and history, nature, family and ...

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The former Jai Alai Player, Juan Inazio Zulaika, thinks about the situation that pilota is going through today

11/23/2020

Juan Inazio Zulaika (photo Andoni Canellada-Foku, Berria) Curiosity and eagerness to learn do not end.  Not at least in the case of Zulaika II.  Pilotaris are part of our Diaspora family and the Jai Alai player from Gipuzkoa (Andoain, 1956) got to experience important episodes of our history, beyond the seas, and in first person.  Get up close and personal with the past and current reality of frontons, particularly the American ones, including the strike of ...

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John Ochandorena, California biker, is second in his group to achieve a “Basque Harley.” Give him a hand!

11/23/2020

Basque-California biker John Ochandorena A month ago, we published an article about John Ochandorena, Basque motorcycle rider from California and this effort is resulting in him becoming eligible to get his “Basque Harley.”  He is participating in a contest in the US to get a personalized motorcycle with Harley’s Paul Teutul.  Others have also entered, but John, honoring his original and profound Basque sentiment wants ...

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The city of Tres Arroyos concludes the series it has dedicated to foreign communities today with the Basques

11/20/2020

Today the Basque Circuit will be inaugurated at 3:30pm, presenting Basque community places in Tres Arroyos The Municipal José A. Mulazzi Museum in Tres Arroyos, along with the city’s Direction of Tourism and the Commission of Foreign Collectivities, began a project in hopes of introducing the rich history of Tres Arroyos in communities that act and live in its heart.  Ten circuits were prepared, highlighting relevant places and stories linked to communities, the last one taking place today at 3:30pm ...

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Campaign by the Euskaro Basque Club in Montevideo in support of cancer treatment for 16-year-old Mikel Garcia

11/20/2020

According to the Euskaro Basque Club in the Uruguayan capital, “Mikel is 16 and suffers from Cardiac Angiosarcoma, a type of cancer whose treatment is very expense, and so any support is appreciated.”  The Basque club is inviting everyone to join in the “Great Solidarity Paella to Help Mikel,” which has been organized to raise money with servings available for pick up on Sunday, November ...

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Agreement between Aiko and the Basque Government to provide online dance classes free of charge to Basque club members

11/19/2020

Ask that your Basque club to recommend you to the Basque Government to participate in these online dance classes Aiko Eskola, has recently begun offering dance classes online, and will now reserve a number of spots for members of Basque clubs around the world.  The Basque Government will select individuals to take these classes and will also award them a scholarship so that they will be free of charge to these participants.  The classes can be followed from all over the world using any number of devises (desktop, ...

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