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The event where a sapling of the Tree of Gernika was planted in the US Capitol gardens took place a year ago at a ceremony that Basques Country representatives who attended, will remember for some time.  The event also provided Basque-Americans present, from all over the country, a very unique memory as well.  This video includes Garamendi’s address that was full of pride for his Basque roots; and the planting itself. 

Donostia-San Sebastian.  A year has passed and those who attended the solemn event where a sapling of the Tree of Gernika was planted at the Capitol took place, have surely not forgotten it. With authorities from the Basque Government, representing Urkullu, Minister Tapia, and representatives from the provincial governments led by the Deputy General of Bizkaia, Unai Rementeria, the mayor of Boise, Davie Bieter, and other authorities and members of the Basque-American community at the simple but moving ceremony.  Basque-Americans who were present told us what a special moment it was for them, full of emotion and symbolism, as part of the two-week larger event where Basque occupied a privileged space in the US capital.  

Here is the video:

Planting the Tree of Genrika in the Capitol Gardens: the address by John Garamendi and the planting itself:

Basque Dinner at the Library of Congress