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Ateak Ireki 2025
This Saturday, June 28th, 33 youth from various NABO Basque communities will descend on the Basque Country to participate in Ateak Ireki 2025. Ateak Ireki, which means open doors, is an opportunity for youth between the ages of 16-25 to learn more about their Basque culture, but also allows them to attend weekly Euskera immersion classes at Maizpide Barnetegi. Participants will stay with host families in Goierri, Gipuzkoa and the program includes visits and events all around the Basque Country, as well as time with host families to become more familiar with life in the Basque Country. Thanks to the generosity of program sponsors, participants are only responsible for their round-trip travel and insurance. Wishing everyone involved a wonderful three weeks, and we can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back! For the complete schedule for this year’s program, click here.
Basque Club of Utah Picnic
Please join our friends at the Basque Club of Utah, this Sunday, June 29th for their annual club picnic at the Union Park Pavilion. The festivities will begin with mass at noon followed by lunch with several options to choose from. The afternoon will include a performance by the Utah’ko Trikalariak, a weightlifting exhibition, horseshoes, souvenirs for sale, and kids’ games. RSVPs are appreciated. For more information, including lunch options, or to RSVP, click here.
BEO Scholarship Application Deadline Coming Up
The Basque Educational Organization wants to remind everyone that it has opened its scholarship competition for students attending or currently enrolled in a U.S.-affiliated accredited college or university. This year's theme is "The Impact of Music on Basque Culture." The BEO accepts submissions in literary, visual, and performing arts categories. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30th, and the final submissions are due by July 31st. For complete information, visit their website.
Basque Government Grant Deadline Drawing Near
Just a reminder that Basque Government Grants for Basque clubs and entities are due this Friday, June 27th! Also, remember before you can apply, a representative of your club/entity needs to apply for a BAK. Complete information on how to apply is available here. Again, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kate Camino, NABO Facilitator, with any questions.
Picon Punch is now the official state drink of Nevada
If you are on social media, this is old news, but the Picon Punch is now the official state drink of Nevada, since Governor Joe Lombardo recently signed the bill into law, along with allowing restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go. To read more about it click here, or to watch a video featuring Etienne Lekumberry at the JT in Gardnerville, click here. Zure osagarriari!
Elko Euzkaldunak is Hosting Udaleku 2025
On Sunday, June 22nd, some 40 kids arrived in Elko, Nevada to participate in this year’s edition of Udaleku, NABO’s kids’ camp. Hosted by the Elko Euzkaldunak, and directed by Tabitha Arbillaga and Kristina Franzoia, this year’s theme is Bizkaia and will provide participants between the ages of 10-15, the opportunity to learn more about that province, its dances, and songs, along with Euskara taught by former NABO Euskara Coordinator, Edurne Arostegui, pilota with Lur and Naroa from the Munduko Pilota Batzarra, as well as getting the opportunity to get better acquainted with the Elko Basque community, all while making life-long friends. Udaleku will conclude on Friday, July 4th coinciding with the kick-off of the National Basque Festival. Wishing everyone involved a successful camp! Biba zuek!
6/26/2025
