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Basques in Boise support the Basque language by running Korrika 2012 as well as with a “Kantu-Poteo”

05/08/2012

Ready to start the Korrika Fun Run 2012 in front of the Basque Center (photo IKortazar)
Ready to start the Korrika Fun Run 2012 in front of the Basque Center (photo IKortazar)

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The Boise Basque community is really supporting Basque and in the last few months has held various activities to promote the practice and visibility of the Basque language in this US city. Many of these are original and entertaining, like the second edition of the Korrika Fun Run, that took place on April 28. A group of euskaltzales got together at the Basque club and ran a few kilometers through the streets of Boise hoping to give the Basque language some visibility. On May 4 another group of Boise Basques practiced their Basque by singing while they bar hopped through the Basque Block.

Boise, Idaho.  Izaskun Kortazar, NABO Euskera coordinator and organizer of many Basque language events in Boise, has shared a number of photos with our readers of the latest activities that the local community has held in favor of Euskera.  First, on April 28 the second edition of the Korrika Fun Run was held, an event inspired by the great race that takes place annually in Euskal Herria.  In Boise’s case, it will also be held annually and funds raised will be used to support Basque students in the US. 

The second edition gathered an eager group at the Euskal Etxea, ready to run a few kilometers to support the Basque language cause.  The race, which was run at a pace so that all could participate, was very colorful.  Proud parents pushed baby strollers secured their commitment for younger generations to the Basque language. 

Korrika Fun Run 2012 (2)

[The race was suitable for participants of all ages and physical conditions: from small children comfortably seated in their strollers, to others who preferred to walk the route (photo IKortazar)]

Another Basque activity that was enjoyed by Basque students and community members alike was a “Kantu-Poteo” that took place on May 4.  Participants bar hopped on the Basque Block (Basque area of the city) singing traditional Basque songs.  During the course copies of Hi Kantari were passed out, a selection of traditional songs published by the North American Basque Organizations. 

Boise Kantu-poteo 2012 (1)

[Some of the “Kantu-Poteo” participants, enjoying the atmosphere (photo IKortazar)]

Boise Kantu-poteo 2012 (2)

[Participants had the Help of the Hi Kantari songbook for those who didn’t know, or couldn’t remember the lyrics (photo IKortazar)]

 



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