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Rosario, Argentina.  Last weekend at the Plaza Gernika, on the banks of the Parana River, two events took place for the Anniversary of the Bombing of Gernika and for Aberri Eguna – Day of the Basque Homeland, organized by the Rosario Basque club. On Saturday afternoon, representatives of the institution gathered in front of the oak sapling to lay a wreath.  Under Basque and Argentinean flags, club president, Javier Oteiza, said a few words in which he referred to the reasons and the consequences of the bombing.

[After laying the wreath, Javier Oteiza addressed the crowd explaining the significance of the bombing (photosEE)]

On the next day, April 27^th, in the morning, the Aberri Eguna event began with mass celebrated by Fr. Pablo Lazarte.  After mass, with the Parana as a backdrop, there was a dance performance by the club’s youngest dancers as well as the adult group, Gaztedi Zutik.

[Activities on Sunday, began with an outdoor mass (photoEE)]

The celebration continued at the clubhouse on Entre Rios Street, where members and friends of the club shared lunch.  The menu prepared by the club's women and the welcome by Oteiza were only the beginning of a long afternoon of camaraderie.  Music was also a special attraction of the day with singer Joseba Gotzon along with Galician Xoan Curiel sharing their repertoire with those present.  The two were in Rosario as part of their Argentinean tour.

[Xoan Curiel and Joseba Gotzon at Aberri Eguna at the Zazpi (photoEE)]

[Raul Bereciartua being elected Basque club's mayor (photoEE)]

As part of the traditional Aberri Eguna festivities a new mayor of the club was elected for 2014-15.  Raul Bereciartua, accompanied by his wife Maite Lerchundi will replace Alicia Igarzabal, the first woman elected to this post. 

Film, Kepa Etchandy and other events

As part of the 2014 program, the Film Series will begin on May 15^th at the clubhouse.  In its third consecutive year, the series will include: 80 egunean (In 80 Days) by Jose Maria Goenaga and Jon Garaño.  The event will take place on the first floor at 8pm.  After the film Emilio Bellon will be in charge of the discussion.

On April 30^th Kepa Etchandy, photographer from Baiona, presented his book Amerikanuak to the club.  The presentation iniciated his tour, accompanied by the promoter of the work in Argentina, Roberto Landaburu, which is taking place at Basque clubs and will conclude with a presentation at the Buenos Aires Book fair and “Buenos Aires Celebrates.”

Finally, the “Zazpi” explains that these other activities will also take place at the club throughout the year, emphasizing that you don’t have to be a member to participate.

-Euskera: Tuesday and Friday at 20:00-21.30hs. At the College of Humanities and Art at the National University of Rosario, Entre Rios, 758.
-Paleta: Tuesdays & Saturdays from 17.00-21.00hs.
-Volley Ball: Mondays and Wednesdays from 21.00-22.30hs.
-Taekwondo: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 20.00-21.15hs.
-Skating: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18.00-19.00hs., for children at19.00-20.00hs for adolescents and adults. Professors: Lucila Méndez & Jesica Minhovilcevich.
-Paleta Lessons: Fridays from 17.00-18.00hs. Professor: Esteban Bonilla.
-Basque Dance, txikis: Fridays from 19.00-20.00hs. Professors: Lorea & Maritxu Aguirre; helper: Dolores Martínez
-Tango: Wednesdays from 20.00-21.30hs. Professor: Martin Lorenzo
-Film Workshop for children and adolescents: Tuesdays from 18.00-19.20hs. Professor: Leandro Rovere.
-Theater: Wednesdays from 18.30-20.00hs. Professor: Marcelo González de Galeano
-“Palabra de Vasco,” radio program: Tuesdays from 13.00-14.00hs. Presenters: Luis María Barrandeguy & Cristina Arregui.
-Mus: Tuesdays starting at 19.00hs.