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Ateak Ireki
The first annual, we hope, Ateak Ireki Program, ended this week. Thirty-seven youth from all over the United States spent three weeks in the Basque Country, hosted by families in Goierri Gipuzkoa, learning more about their Basque heritage as well as the Basque language. Over the three weeks, they traveled throughout the Basque Country and were able to participate in a myriad of activities, and festivals. We hope to share testimonials from some of the participants in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, please enjoy this video of the farewell party in Beasain, Gipuzkoa
BEO Scholarships
Just a reminder that there is still time to apply for the Basque Educational Organization scholarships. They are offering two scholarships for $2,000 each, and all college students are eligible to apply. For more information on how to do so, visit their website. Deadline for all submissions is July 31, 2023.
Euskal Kantari Eguna
The Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba would like to invite everyone to attend this year’s NABO Kantari Eguna (Day of Basque Song) in conjunction with its 42nd annual Picnic on August 12th, at the CVIC Hall in Minden. In order to make this event a success, they would like anyone wishing to sing, or play music to join in the festivities. More information on the event will be forthcoming on their Facebook page.
Udaleku 2023
Udaleku 2023, hosted by the Boise Euzkaldunak, will officially begin today, July 20th with check-in beginning at 5pm at the Basque Center. One hundred and eight kids from all over Basque America, hosted by 43 local families, will spend the next week, learning more about their Basque culture, as well as the Basque community of Boise and surrounding areas. Basque Country experts will teach classes including Nerea Zabala, Eneko Espino, and Iñaki Goirizelaia, among others. Participants will attend classes daily in txistu, dance, language, and pilota, as well as enjoy activities in the evening. Some of these include a baseball game, swimming, bowling, and a trip to a Water Park, and Txoko Ona Basque Club in Homedale, Idaho, and a dance party with a DJ. The final performance will take place on Friday, July 28th at 6pm outside the Basque Center on the Basque Block. The final performance is in conjunction with the start of this year’s San Inazio festivities. On behalf of everyone at NABO, we wish you all a very successful Udaleku, and we thank everyone in the Boise area for their hard work to make it a reality! Sorte on!
7/20/2023
