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Gaztemundu 2013
This year's Gaztemundu program begins on August 31 and will run through September 14th. Gaztemundu is a Basque Government sponsored program for youth from Basque clubs around the world that includes a two-week stay in Euskadi. Annually the Basque Government chooses themes of interest to Basques in the Diaspora and this year, the program will focus on music and training Basque club musicians so that more clubs can enjoy live music for their dancers or other activities. Fifteen participants have been chosen and include 11 from Argentina, 2 from Chile and 2 from the United States. View a complete list of participants. We would also like to wish Miren and Pilar a great and productive trip!
Euskalkultura.com
Good news from EuskalKultura.com. They will be back online on September 2nd after a well-deserved month "off." As a thank you to its readers, it is holding another raffle, this time for NABO calendars. To enter, simply send an email to info@euskalkultura.com with "raffle" in the subject line and include your name, mailing address and phone number. If you are lucky you'll be chosen to receive a 2014 NABO calendar! Deadline to enter is September 18 at midnight (Basque Country time) and winners will be published on September 20th. For full details: Calendar Raffle. Sorte on!
Hirurak Bat
We have also heard from more friends that will help you with lodging and vacation ideas in the Basque Country. This association is called Hiruak-Bat and concentrates on localities in northern Nafarroa in the valleys of Baztan-Bidasoa. They are also an association of farm-houses and work with other associations including hotels, campgrounds and restaurants. For more information check out their site: Hiruak-Bat
