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On July 31, the Basque territories of Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola.  The Basque clubs in Argentina also do the same and pay tribute to their patron saint on July 31 as well as with festivities that develop throughout the month of August.  The proposals are varied, but always with the same objective: to maintain a celebration that the Basque immigrants brought with them from their homeland to settle in a new country. 

Buenos Aires, Argentina.   As July continues, the Basque community all over the world is getting ready to pay tribute to St. Ignatius of Loyola.  In Argentina, the feast enjoys special prestige on Basque club calendars, motivated, without a doubt, by being the most celebrated festivities by those who founded their clubs.  This is why some institutions organize programs over several days; and other, commemorate the day more modestly with a religious celebration.

Here is some information on some of the festivities at various euskal etxeas.  If your club event doesn’t appear on the list email us here so that we can include it.

Arrecifes, Euskaldunak Denak Bat (Lamadrid 236)
-Sunday August 6th, San Ignacio Lunch.  Program TBD

Buenos Aires, Laurak Bat (Belgrano 1144):
-Monday, July 31: San Ignacio mass “140th Anniversary” for deceased members of Laurak Bat
-Friday August 4th: 8pm, Concert by the Denak Bat Chamber orchestra in the Basaldua Hall at the clubhouse
-Saturday August 5th: 7:30pm, Concert by the Lagun Onak Choir also in the Basaldua Hall
-Sunday August 6th, 1pm lunch and Basque dancing also in the Basaldua Hall

Cañuelas, Denak Bat (Carmen 446)
-Monday July 31, San Ignacio Mass at Our Lady of Carmen church
-Sunday, August 20th, Lunch at the clubhouse.  Basque dancing with the participation of the choir.  In the afternoon, celebration of children’s day with pilota.

Comodoro Rivadavia, Euskal Echea (Alsina 446)
-Monday, July 31, 7pm, San Ignacio Mass at the Cathedral in Comodoro Rivadavia.  Followed by a cocktail at the Euskal Etxea

La Plata, Euzko Etxea (14 corner 58)
-Saturday, August 26th, San Ignacio dinner at the clubhouse. Program TBD.

Necochea, Euzko Etxea (58 corner 65)
-Saturday, July 29th: 10pm, San Ignacio Banquet at the clubhouse
-Monday, July 31: 7:00am, Good Morning! 10:00am, greeting by authorities; 11:00am, offerings to Gral. Mariano Necochea and to Mr. Angel Murga; 12:00pm., Tribute at the Tree of Gernika; 12:15p, Prayers at St. Maria del Carmen church in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola and for deceased club members; 12:30hs, Txikiteo at the clubhouse.

Neuquén, Euskal Etxea of Comahue
-Saturday, July 29th, from 7-9pm, San Ignacio celebration as part of the activity “Mi casa es tu casa.” With the participation of the Comahue Basque club guests will also be provided a sample of the Basque country and its culture through images and stories about rural sports, music and dance, mythology and language among other aspects.  There will also be pintxos and beverages for those present.  The event is organized by the province’s sub-secretary of culture.  Admission is free and open to the public.

Roldan, Euskel Biotza
-Sunday August 20th, San Ignacio mass, dancing int he plaza and lunch at the parishes sports complex. Dance performances by local dantzaris and guest groups, soka-tira and public dance.

Saladillo, Itxaropen
-Sunday, July 30th, Celebration of the club’s anniversary and enthronement of San Ignacio

Tandil, Gure Etxea
-Saturday, August 26th, Basque dance workshop taught by Aitor Alava; followed by San Ignacio dinner with area Basque clubs