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Basque language immersion in Argentina

The Etxepare Basque Institute has organised a barnetegi, or Basque language immersion course, in Villa María (Córdoba, Argentina) as part of the Euskara Munduan programme. From January 18th to 25th, twenty students will participate in the course.

BASQUE. 1x05 | Itziar Ituño beyond ‘Money Heist’

Itziar Ituño was already well-known in the Basque Country, but she made a leap to international fame after the television series ‘Money Heist’. In the fifth and final episode of the first season of BASQUE. Podcast, she shares her journey and her thoughts on the role of art as a tool for social change.

The quality of Basque literature and translations are essential for Latin American readers

In recent years, the presence of Basque literature in Mexico and Latin America has increased, thanks to the quality and vibrancy of the works and their translation into Spanish, explained Etxepare Basque Institute director Irene Larraza.

International Day of Euskara celebrated in cities around the world with support from the Etxepare Basque Institute

The lectures, workshops, round table discussions and film screenings will be held in various locations across Europe and America, facilitated by the Institute´s international network of lectureships.

Basque-language literature to feature prominently at the Guadalajara International Book Fair

Arantxa Urretabizkaia, Bernardo Atxaga, Karmele Jaio, Kirmen Uribe and Katixa Agirre will showcase the richness and diversity of literature in Basque at the most important publishing gathering in Latin America.

BASQUE. 1x04 | Hiromi Yoshida on the Challenges of the Basque language

Yoshida highlights the dialects and the dynamic nature of the Basque language, but she is concerned about its health, as it is not easy for minority languages to survive in a globalised world. In this episode, we will closely explore the journey of this Japanese linguist from the moment she fell in love with the Basque language to the present day.

Institutional visit to Mexico

Etxepare Euskal Institute director, Irene Larraza, will be in Mexico City and Guadalajara from 27 November to 4 December to strengthen ties with cultural and academic institutions, create new opportunities for promoting Basque culture and contemporary Basque creation, and support authors participating in the Guadalajara International Book Fair.

BASQUE. 1x03 | Sahatsa Jauregi on Art and Identity

What is the world of galleries and collectors like? How do wealthy individuals perceive artists? In the third episode of Basque., we´ll explore Jauregi´s origins and present, along with tradition and contemporary art, and other topics.

Basque teachers meet in Boise