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The Euskal Sustraiak Basque club has settled in Trenque Lauquen with its informative and educational offerings on issues such as Euskera and Basque culture, as well as dance. This year the club will also begin a Mus workshop, requested from a number of members.  In addition to these regular activities the club is also putting together a program of activities to celebrate its recent 17th anniversary with dinner and dancing and an invitation to participate in the San Juan Bonfire. 

Trenque Lauquen, Argentina.   The Basque club in Trenque Lauquen has been providing Basque and dance classes, taught by local professors, in this eastern area of the province of Buenos Aires for several years.  Alejandra Bengochea, who was trained in the Euskara Munduan program, currently shares teaching responsibilities with the current club president, Luis Lahitte, who is in charge of delving into topics specific to Basque culture.

In regards to dancing, three groups have been formed in 2015 – txikis, intermediates and adults who are taught by a new teacher Daiana Aguirre.  The new club activity that was requested by several members will begin shortly.  With nearly 23 people interested, a Mus workshop will begin in hopes of being able to participate in the national tournament soon.

In June, members of Euskal Sustraiak are also getting ready for the San Juan bonfire, as they did in 2014, when the club joined the list of clubs in Argentina who celebrated the traditional Winter solstice.  Even if the date is yet to be confirmed (June 25 or 28), the activity will include the “burning of the witch,” dancing around the fire and hot chocolate for everyone present.

17th Anniversary

The Euskal Sustraiak celebrated its 17th anniversary on Saturday, May 9 with dinner at the clubhouse.  President, Luis Lahitte, welcomed everyone present and the dantzaris performed an aurresku.  Following the welcome, it was the children’s turn, who delighted the crowd with their dances.  “After dinner, a wonderful homemade menu prepared by the women of the board,” club sources told EuskalKultura.com, “the dantzaris took to the floor to perform Bok Spok and later a Fandango that a large part of the crowd joined in on.”  The festivities lasted into the early morning hours with singing and more dancing.