Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed June 29th as a day in honor of the Basque Heritage and Culture of Nevada. The signed proclamation is issued as a group of local musicians, dancers and educators will represent the state during the Smithsonian National Folk Life Festival in Washington D.C. The "Great Basin Basque" will perform July 7-11 and has been rehearsing and performing locally to raise money for the trip. A little bit over one month apart of the event, the performers are about half-way through their fundraising goal (published and bradcasted by.KENVTV of Elko, NV).