BASQUE LANGUAGE: TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION Discover the Basque Country 2014-12-03 | An extract from the film "The Basque Country: A Nation Without Borders".Education is seen as the key to the future of the Basque language, which finds itself surrounded by a sea of Spanish and French speakers. Throughout the Basque regions of Spain, schools are required to provide a certain level of education in Basque. In France, the ikastola movement is gaining momentum and is now recognized and supported by the government. All share the same goal of producing fully fluent Basque speakers (euskaldunes), that is to say, children who can read, write and speak Basque in their everyday lives.Learn more:http://discoverthebasquecountry.com/basics/culture-traditions/language
A Basque Celebration - CORPUS CHRISTI IN OÑATI Discover the Basque Country 2016-02-28 | The Basque Country is known for its festive character with over 3,000 yearly celebrations which are eagerly attended by the local inhabitants. We had the chance to attend many of these festivals which are the expression of well established traditions and are often linked to Catholicism. Some celebrate a city’s Patron Saint while others are linked to the Catholic calendar. The Corpus Christi Celebrations that take place each year in the small town of Oñati provide a good example of this phenomenon. The entire town is in the street to attend a colourful processions where representations of various Patron Saint are escorted to the church by colourful dancers. After the mass, one can see live performances of the Apostles, the Archangel Michael and Christ alongside dancers moving to the sound of castanets and the txistu, the Basque flute. The celebration ends in front of city hall after which everybody gathers in local pubs for to drink a cold txakoli wine.
STRONGMEN FROM FATHER TO SON Discover the Basque Country 2015-01-14 | Every Basque festival is an opportunity to celebrate a well established tradition in Basque culture: rural sports.Iñaki Perrurena and his son Ignacio have decided to transform these traditional activities into a professional endeavour. They travel from town to town to perform strength demonstration hailing from rural world of caserios, the Basque farms, which for years have been at the heart of Basque society.
DO YOU KNOW THE BASQUE COUNTRY? Discover the Basque Country 2015-01-09 | Do you know the Basque Country? Where is the Basque Country? Is the Basque Country a country? What language do Basques speak? What can I do and see when I visit the Basque Country? Begin your Basque journey with this short video and learn more about this region quietly driven by a desire to showcase its unique language, culture and traditions. Visit the "Discover the Basque Country" web portal to learn more about this fascinating nation.
EUSKADI: Donostia-San Sebastian Discover the Basque Country 2014-10-25 | Euskadi is the heart of Spanish Basque Country and it is in this region that the presence of Euskara, the Basque language, is most prominent. Euskadi, also known as the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, was formed in 1978 by the union of the three Basque provinces: Guipúzcoa, Biscaye and Alava. Each retains a very unique character that is apparent in their geography, architecture and traditions. The cities of Bilbao and San Sebastián are driven by innovation and are key destinations for foodies. Learn more in this extract from the film "The Basque Country: A Nation Without Borders"
EDUARDO CHILLIDA - The Steel Sculptor Discover the Basque Country 2014-10-08 | Sculptor Eduardo Chillidia is one of the most well-known Basque artists of the 20th century. His sculptures have become landmarks in a number of public places both in the Basque Country and beyond. His story is shared with us by his son, Luis Chillida, who met with us in the heart of the “Chillida Leku” (the “Chillida Place”) located on the outskirts of San Sebastian.Learn more: http://discoverthebasquecountry.com
FESTIVALS IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY Discover the Basque Country 2014-10-06 | The Basque are known as the people who dance and sing at the foot of the Pyrenees! The Basques truly have a rich and ancient cultural heritage, and they do not hesitate to highlight this at colourful festivals. There are over 3,000 yearly celebrations in the Basque Country which are eagerly attended by the local inhabitants. Learn more in this extract from the film "The Basque Country: A Nation Without Borders".Learn more: http://discoverthebasquecountry.com/festivals
EDORTAS PINTXOS Discover the Basque Country 2014-10-01 | The Basque Country is a culinary destination. One of the greatest Basque Country attractions is to undertake a tour of the renowned pintxos bars. The pintxo is to the Basques what tapas are to the rest of Spain. Our favourite pintxos bar is San Sebastian's "A Fuego Negro", owned by young chef Edorta Lamo. Influenced by the New Basque Cuisine movement, Edorta is reinventing those traditional small snacks by adding his own personal touch. Edorta offers his clients avante-garde pintxos, each more original than the next. He gracefully offered to introduce us to the city’s culinary secrets and invited us for a gustatory experience through a tasting of some the best pintxos we had during our stay. You can discover his original approach in this excerpt from the film The Basque Country: A Nation Without Borders.Learn more: http://discoverthebasquecountry.com
BASQUE REGIONS EXPLAINED Discover the Basque Country 2014-09-20 | Do you know the Basque Country? The Basque Country is generally described as the area encompassing “seven provinces” now divided into three administrative entities: the French Basque Country (Iparralde), the Spanish Basque Country (Euskadi) and the autonomous province of Navarre.Learn more in the film "The Basque Country: A Nation Without Borders".http://discoverthebasquecountry.com
THE BASQUE COUNTRY - A Nation Without Borders (Trailer) Discover the Basque Country 2014-09-17 | The official trailer of the feature film "THE BASQUE COUNTRY - A NATION WITHOUT BORDERS". Canadian filmmakers Amy Arnold and Étienne Trépanier tell the story of an encounter with a proud people who have succeeded in maintaining their language and secular traditions despite their minority status. Join us on a journey of discovery through the Basque Country, on a voyage to the heart of a land of contrast, where upscale resorts brush up against valleys scattered with villages, and semi-deserted plains. From the beaches of Biarritz to the gastronomic offerings of San Sebastian, the modern urbanism of Bilbao or the medieval villages of Navarre, dive into this captivating mosaic at the foot of the Pyrenees.Learn more: discoverthebasquecountry.com
