Basques around the world

Hello Basques,

Ibilaldia 2010 kicked off in the Basque town of Bermeo this morning. Basque sea was the protagonist of Ibilaldia 2010, which was attended by Urdaneta project’s director Jose Barrio and the son of the Canadian researcher Selma Huxley, specialized in the history about Basque sailors.

From May 29th to 31st, musician Miquel Ortega will be presenting Josep Carner’s ‘Bestiari’ at Arriaga Theatre in Bilbao. The show, based upon Josep Carner’s book of poems about animals, is recommended for children aged 7 and up.

On Saturday, the Foral Government of Biscay auctioned 113 Pyrenean cattle in the Basque town of Gorliz.

Also on Saturday, Basque ballet-star Lucia Lacarra (Principal Dancer of The Munich Opera Ballet) succeeded at Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao.

Laslty, we have found out through Kepa Junker’s blog Inside & Out that he will give a Masterclass and a small musical performance at the Stanford University, California on Tuesday, June 1^st.

See you tomorrow

Agur!

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Hello Basques!

It’s really warm and sunny here in the Basque Country today, a really nice day to visit ‘Arrain Azoka’ (Fish Fair) in the Basque town of Bermeo as it is celebrating its 16^th edition. Over thirty stalls are installed in Parque La Lamera Park with the aim to display their produce, of which many are very difficult to find on the market nowadays.

Blues musician John Mayall will be in Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria on May 23rd, 26 and 29th, respectively.

According to Eustat data, the number of visitors to the Basque Country increased by 10% in April 2010.

To finish for today, check a new post on Kepa Junkera’s Inside & Out blog: In Boise, Kepa Junkera is recording with pianist Paul Tillotson, and singer Curtis Stigers, as well as bass player Rod Wray and drummer Spencer Martin from the Basque band Amuma Says No.

Have a nice day and please, remember to have  a look at the best moments from Boise’s Jaialdi 2005. You will find new photos every day!

Agur!

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