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Kantari Eguna
Mendiko Euskaldun Kluba will be hosting this year's Kantari Eguna on August 10th at the CVIC Hall in Minden, NV. Festivities will begin with mass at 11am followed by a phenomenal lunch at 1pm. Kantari Eguna will begin at 3pm and will also include the participation of the local Mendiko dancers as well as Reno's Zazpiak Bat dance group. A public dance will follow at 8pm to the music of Manuela and Jean Pierre Etchechury and Jean Flesher! If you want to make an entire weekend of it, there will be another dance at the JT on Friday night the 9th at eight o'clock with music also provided by Jean, Manuela and Jean Pierre. Folks interested in singing may register with Martin Etchamendy on Saturday. There is always plenty of fun for all ages! For more information please email club president Becky Sarratea.
Nekatur
If you are traveling to the Basque Country this summer, or are already there, you may want to try a different lodging experience with Nekatur. Nekatur is an association with rural farmhouses spread throughout Euskal Herria that have been converted into bed and breakfasts. Agro-tourism was born out of the desire to not relinquish the family farm model in the Basque Country, but instead offer local farmers another means of survival. Staying at one of these farms allows you to be in the middle of a working farm with all the comforts of home. So next time you need a place to stay, or need a break from all the family, go to www.nekatur.net to see what is available, or just to learn more about this wonderful initiative.
Gasteiz Big Band Rocks Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke
We would also like to share a video from our friend Eneko Espino. Many of you may remember Eneko as the wonderful txistu teacher at several recent Udaleku camps. In his "spare" time, in the Basque Country, he is also a member of the Gasteiz Big Band who shot this video in the beginning of June in recognition of the Bicentennial of the Battle of Gasteiz. Eneko can be seen here playing a guitar! Sir Duke Wellington by the GBB. Enjoy!
