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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

Basque Studies: academic activities in New York, Montreal, Buenos Aires and Wales

To enhance the recognition and visibility of the Basque language and Basque studies, the Etxepare Basque Institute promotes Basque studies lectureships or chairs at prestigious universities around the world. We currently have 12 university chairs in operation, and several of them have hosted various academic activities in recent weeks.

BASQUE. 1x02: Eneko Atxa On the Michelin Constellation

What flavours and colours does the Basque Country have? How has Azurmendi achieved such success? Is the pressure of running a high-end restaurant manageable?
Learn about the Basque chef´s journey in the second episode of BASQUE. podcast.

BASQUE. 1x01: Estibaliz Urresola and unconfortable cinema

The first episode of BASQUE. with Estibaliz Urresola is now available. The Basque filmmaker talks about her childhood memories, the challenges of starting out in filmmaking, and the cinema that provokes unease, among other topics.