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News about the Basque language, culture and contemporary creation.
Euskara. Kultura. Mundura.
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In conversation with Uxue Alberdi II/II: identity, hegemony, collaborations and ´linguistic orientation´
There is a constant reflection on identity in Uxue Alberdi´s literature. In the first part of the interview, Alberdi spoke about community, translation and new opportunities. Now, in this second half of the conversation, she talks about identity, hegemony, collaborations and ´linguistic orientation´.
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Garbiñe Iztueta: “We want to continue working and promoting new opportunities for e-learning”
The return to pre-pandemic dynamics and making the most of the opportunities afforded by digital technology were the objectives the Etxepare Basque Institute set out this year for the promotion and dissemination of the Basque language.
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Imanol Otaegi: “We’ve tried to minimise uncertainty for artists and have reinforced activities that don’t require mobility”
The situation was unstable at the beginning of 2021. According to Imanol Otaegi, Head of Promotion and Dissemination of Basque Culture, some of the changes brought about by the pandemic have result in a positive evaluation for the year.
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Euskara Munduan 2021-2022 in figures
The aim of the Euskara Munduan programme is to achieve a greater number of Basque speakers at Euskal Etxeak (Basque centres) around the world.
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In conversation with Uxue Alberdi I/II: FIL Guadalajara, music and rebellion
The writer and bertsolari presented her novel ´Jenisjoplin´ at the Guadalajara International Book Fair. In this first part of the interview, Alberdi reflects on community, translation and new opportunities. The second half will be available soon.
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Pablo Ubierna: “We want to approach Basque Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective that looks beyond the diaspora and immigration”
The aim of the Network of Basque Studies in Argentina is to approach Basque Studies from an interdisciplinary perspective to fully institutionalise as an area of academic research in the country.
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Cano, Landa, Jaio, Saizarbitoria and more at the Basque literature book club in Barcelona
The aim is to promote and explore literature in Basque and to introduce new readers to the literary production of the Basque Country. The clubs meet once a month to read, analyse and comment on books by Basque authors.
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Basque production ´Maixabel´ lands 14 Goya Award nominations
Produced by Kowalski Films, ‘Maixabel’ has received 14 nominations for the Goya Awards, given yearly by the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Directed by Iciar Bollaín, the film tells the story of Maixabel Lasa, widow of Basque politician Juan María Jáuregui, who was murdered by ETA.
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International Day of the Basque Language celebrated in 10 countries
Once again, the Etxepare Basque Institute will join in the International Day of the Basque Language, celebrated this year on 3 December.