Pergamino, Argentina. The Basque club in Pergamino wants to let muslaris from neighboring Basque clubs know that enrollment is open for the 1st Lagun Onak Mus Gathering, baptized by its organizes as the “Pancho Otermin” gathering. The tournament will take place on August 4th and will be a friendly event. The cost to participate is $100 per team and enrollment should be done by Tuesday July 30th by emailing lagunonakpergamino@yahoo.com.ar.
In regards to the name chosen for the event, Carlos Miguelena, from Lagun Onak told EuskalKultura.eus that Francisco “Pancho” Otermn was part of the club’s history. “Since his arrival in 1957, through his last days, he participated on the board of directors, festivals and the club’s taberna…he also was a very good mus player and in the 90s represented the club at two national tournaments along with his partners. He was a happy person, who was also helpful, respectful and above all honest, and so the tribute,” Miguelena explained.
The Pancho Otermin event will begin at 9:30am on Sunday with a reception for the delegations and will begin with this schedule:
-10:00am, Drawing for games
-10:30am, Tournament begins
-1:00pm, Lunch (free for visiting muslaris, alcoholic beverages not included)
-2:30 pm More tournament play
-6:00 pm, Award ceremony