Donostia-San Sebastian. 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.
From great distances from the Basque Country, but with the same commitment as in Euskal Herria, one of the first activities in the Diaspora was the virtual Arigune organized by the San Nicolas Basque Club on November 20th. During the event that included the participation of Basque speakers in Argentina, Uruguay and the Basque Country, local teacher, Bego Tisera, welcomed everyone and read the story “Usoa eta inurria,” (The Dove and the Ant), that they talked about afterwards. The gathering also included the song Euskal Herrian euskaraz.
On the same weekend, the JHM – “Jalgi hadi mundura” group also opened an Arigune in Uruguay to talk about Euskaraldia. This included participants from Uruguay, Argentina, Euskal Herria, Germany, England and Spain who also talked about their experiences in relation to Euskaraldia and shared their reflections. More information about the Arigune and the group here (in Euskera).
Some of the events in the coming days
-The London Basque Society Euskal Elkartea will honor those who have become Basque speakers by having some of the club’s Basque students talk about their experiences and anecdotes. The event will take place on December 3rd (local time on Zoom. Request access by emailing eventslondonbasque@gmail.com including your name and nationality.
-In Barcelona, Basque students at the Euskal Etxea will join in the virtual Mintzobira organized by the lecturers at the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
-In Buenos Aires, at the Euskal Echea School they are joining in by sharing a new Basque word everyday on its social media with its meaning. The Euskaltzaleak Euskaltegi will conclude its activities on December 4th by celebration Euskera Day and its part in Euskaraldia. The event is at 7pm on Zoom.
-In Cordoba, Argentina, the Gerora Basque Association will hold a Mintza gathering on December 5th virtually. At the event digital certificates will be presented to its students.
-In Maipu, the Euskera group at the Anaitasuna Basque Club invites everyone to the Arigune tomorrow, Thursday, November 26th at 6pm on Zoom. More information, here.
-The Denak Bat Basque Club in Mendoza will have a hybrid celebration with contents uploaded to its social media and a live concert on December 7th, the latter is TBD depending on receiving permission to hold it.
-The Euskal Etxea in Mexico City, will join in Euskaraldia with bihotza prest, (heart ready) inviting all Basque speakers who live in Mexico to come to the Euskal Etxea to practice Euskera under the motto, in many cases, “Attitude is more important that knowledge of the language.”
There will be many more events to celebrate around the world. Write to us at this email and let us know what you are planning at your club.
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