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EuskarAbentura for Youth 15-17
The EuskarAbentura Program is an opportunity for youth between the ages of 15 and 17 from the Basque Country and the Diaspora, who speak Basque, to gather in the Basque Country and get to know its places and people in a unique way…on foot! This year’s program will take place during the month of July, and has four main objectives: 1) to promote and normalize the use of the Basque language among young people 2) to create and expand a network of young Basque speakers, 3) to introduce youth to the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Basque Country, all while 4) sharing positive values. Deadline to apply is March 3rd, and there are two ways to do so, by creating a video, or by carrying out a project. More information on both application types is available here, and the registration form is available here. For more information on the planned route, and activities click here. They are also on Facebook, Instagram.
Txoko Ona Mus Tournament
The Txoko Ona Basque Club will host its annual NABO Qualifying Tournament this Sunday, February 19th. Registration will begin at 9am with tournament play beginning at 10am. Cost to participate is $70, which includes breakfast and lunch. More information, including club contacts, is available in their newsletter here or by email at homedaletxoko@gmail.com.
Resolution Honoring Basque WWII Veterans on the House Floor in Austin, TX
As reported at the Salt Lake City NABO meeting, the Texas House of Representatives, namely Rafael Anchia (HD 103), will present a resolution honoring Basque WWII Veterans on the House Floor at the State Capitol in Austin, TX on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. On March 2nd, the events will continue at the Terrazas Branch of the Austin Public Library with the “Immigrants in World War II. Basques in Texas,” exhibition being displayed beginning at noon, followed by a panel discussion. The discussion, beginning at 1pm, chaired by Rep. Anchia will include panelists Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Director of the Voces Oral History Center, University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Pedro. J. Oiarzabal, leading researcher at the Sancho the Beurko’s Association “Fighting Basques: Memory of WWII.” Dr. Rivas-Rodriguez will address the contributions of Latinos to WWII, while Dr. Oiarzabal will talk about the Basque WWII veterans in the US. Family members, relatives, and friends of the honored Basque veterans will attend the event, and representing NABO will be Marie Petracek, NABO Treasurer. The event has been made possible by Rafael Anchía, Texas House of Representatives (HD 103), the North American Basque Organizations, Voces Oral History Center (University of Texas at Austin), the Sancho de Beurko Association, and the Basque Educational Organization. Zorionak to all of our Basque veterans, and thank you for your service! Eskerrik Asko Bihotzez!
2/16/2023
