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Ateak Ireki 2025 Deadline Extended
As we previously reported, November 1st marked the opening for the application period for the 2025 Ateak Ireki Program. This program, aimed at youth between the ages of 16 and 25, provides participants the opportunity to learn more about the Basque culture and the Basque Country, all while living with local families. They are also provided the opportunity to study the Basque language in a three-week immersion program at Maizpide Barnetegi. Thanks to the hard work of program organizers, the program is completely sponsored, so the only cost for participants is round-trip airfare, travel insurance and spending money. The 2025 program will take place from June 28-July 20, 2025, and the application deadline has now been extended to December 1st, so don’t miss out. If you feel this program is for you, apply here.
Eguberri Azoka at Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Please join the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on December 8th for its 3rd annual Eguberriko Azoka, Christmas Fair. The event will take place on the Basque Block from 11:00am-4:00pm and will feature Basque vendors, performances by Euzkaldunak’s Boiseko Gasteak dancers, Txantxangorriak and the Biotzetik Basque Choir. There will also be plenty of holiday treats including chocolate and churros, chorizo and talo, and chestnuts to name a few. Currently ten booths are participating, but if you would also like to participate, please fill out the form here.
Chino Basque Club Memorial Mass and Club Lunch
The Chino Basque Club will celebrate the club’s memorial mass and club lunch on Sunday, November 24th. Mass, celebrated by Aita Antton, will be at 10am followed by lunch at 1pm. The mass will also be livestreamed on Artzai Ona’s Facebook page if you are not in the area. The lunch menu is Tripota and Chicken and cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Please RSVP for lunch here. During mass there will also be a slideshow to remember and celebrate those who have passed who have played an important role in the community. They will also be collecting non-perishables for a food drive to go to the Chino Neighborhood House. For more information, click here.
NYC Baque Film Festival
The Delegation of Euskadi in the US invites everyone to attend the 2024 NYC Baque Film Festival, December 3-5th. The event, co-organized by the Delegation, and the Etxepare Baque Institute will feature one Basque film each day Tasio, Loreak (Flowers), and Irati, and all will be shown at the Village East by Angelica. Seats are limited so please RSVP now by clicking here. More information is available here.
