Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #35
Aurrera begiratzen ez duena, atzean dago. Those who don’t look forward, stay behind.
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Basque Fact of the Week: World Champion Rock Climber Patxi Usobiaga Lakunza
I’ve said it before – for such a small place, Basques seem to outdo themselves, making an impact above and beyond what their small population might suggest. Case in point: Patxi Usobiaga. Patxi is a rock climber who reached the pinnacle of his sport, doing things no one had ever done before. Maybe growing up […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #34
Aukera maukera, azkenik trankera. After being so picky, only to end up with something ordinary.
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Basque Fact of the Week: Months of the Year in Basque
When the ancient Basques looked at the sky, they saw the same thing that other peoples did – stars, planets, comets, constellations – but they gave them different names. I have a brief list of some of those names collected by Professor Jon Patrick. In trying to find a more complete and modern list, I […]
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Eusko-Folklore by José Miguel de Barandiaran. Series 3, Part 1: Preliminary Notes
Over 100 years ago, in 1921, José Miguel de Barandiaran began publishing a series of articles under the banner of Eusko-Folklore. His work was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War but in 1954 he resumed publishing what he then called his third series of articles. These appeared in the journal Munibre, Natural Sciences Supplement of […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #33
Astoari ezin mendeka, mendeka albardari. Unable to take it out on the donkey, take it out on the saddle.
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Basque Fact of the Week: Neomak, New Sounds From Old Roots
Rediscovering Gatibu at Jaialdi was a great experience, but Lisa, Rose, and I were also blown away by a band I’d never heard of before: Neomak. Opening for Gatibu in the Idaho Central Arena, Neomak both had a more traditional sound than Gatibu – trikitixa, tambourines, and drums – but pushed that sound in new […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #32
Asto askok, lasto asko. A lot of donkeys need a lot of hay.
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Basque Fact of the Week: Rowing Together, Honorees of the Zortziak Bat Symposium
The theme of the Zortziak Bat symposium that was held during Jaialdi was Elkarrekin Arraunean, or “Rowing Together,” highlighting the contributions of so many people that have helped promote and support the Basque language and culture. Seven people were honored for their lifetime of effort – I was pleased to be one of those recognized. […]
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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #31
Askoren mina, tontoen atsegina. Only the stupid find consolation for their suffering in the suffering of others.
