basque heritage worldwide
05/27/2020
The steps that it is carrying out, are obviously those that the board can take care of virtually, but that does not make them any less important. In fact, they are using social media to reconnect with those that were once members of the club as well as with possible new members.
05/26/2020
With a much more encouraging picture than that of its neighboring countries, Uruguay begins to emerge from confinement, which, although not mandatory, had its consequences. The collateral damage of the pandemic is already noticeable and, as in the rest of the world, it will take time for society to recover, especially regarding the economy.
05/26/2020
Txertoa Publishers announced the publication of a novel by Juan Lekue Goikuria Solitude, that is now available online and will soon be in book stores. According to a review provided by the publisher, Solitude is the story of Jean Claude and Lucille who like many other Basques emigrated to the United States in the beginning of the 20th century looking for a better future but who found themselves in extreme ...
05/26/2020
The University in Constance (Germany), the Lomonosov University in Moscow (Russia) and the Université de Pau et des pays de l'Adour (France) have now opened the application period for new lecturers to teach Basque language and culture. The selected individuals will have a temporary position as Basque language and Basque culture instructors as said universities, sponsored by the Etxepare Basque ...
05/25/2020
We are reproducing an article here that was published in Boise’s Euzkaldunak Basque club’s May newsletter regarding the role that a group of its members, along with the entity itself have been playing in the face of the current health emergency caused by COVID-19. People like James Sangroniz (father) and his children Amaia and Mikel who are collaborating with the Idaho Fighting COVID initiative. Eskerrik asko to them and everyone who has collaborated in this example of solidarity.
05/25/2020
It is more difficult to work without being able to meet regularly during the quarantine, but the Basque-Argentine Juan de Garay Foundation is preparing the 5th edition of its Basques in Argentina: Families and Protagonists book. The fourth edition was presented successfully at the International Book Fair in Buenos Aires in 2012, and the present volume is advancing, even if some contributions are still being ...
05/25/2020
A month ago the gastronomic project “Amalur” began in Mexico City and Oaxaca that offers typical Basque dishes, specifically desserts and marmalades made with organic local products, all available for home delivery “so that people can stay home and respect the shelter in place.” Behind the project is young Chef from Ziburu (Lapurdi) Mikel Larregi who trained in Donostia.
05/22/2020
“The ancestors and the homeland call…that is why Basque descendants have a strong feeling for the Basque Country,” Pablo Zabaleta said. From Manchester while he waits for his team, West Ham United, to resume practices after the impasse due to the Coronavirus, the Argentine soccer player spoke with EuskalKultura.eus about soccer and his roots.
05/22/2020
This is not an ordinary opening. After the obligatory New York restaurant closures because of the Coronavirus, last Wednesday, the Haizea Restaurant by Chef Mikel de Luis, has opened its doors in Soho, after a two-month postponement due to COVID-19. Now the wait is over, and it is open albeit only for takeout, offering a special menu available Wednesdays through Sundays, with pickup ...
05/22/2020
Supported by the Etxepare Basque Institute, the Manuel Irujo Chair at the University of Liverpool began the Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies in 2019. June 15 is the deadline to apply for the 2020 scholarship. It covers the fees to support a Master of Research (MRes) in Basque Studies beginning in September 2020. The scholarship provides full fees at the Home/EU student ...
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