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Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #7

Aditzaile onari, hitz gutxi. A good listener needs few words. .

Basque Fact of the Week: Agustín de Iturbide, First Emperor of Mexico

Growing up in Idaho, I of course learned about the Basque presence in the western United States and their role as sheepherders. But I didn’t realize the impact that Basques had had across other parts of the Americas. This is particularly true in Mexico, where as I’ve written Basques founded important cities. Basques continued to […]

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #6

Aditu nahi ez duenak, ez du esan behar. He who doesn’t want to hear unpleasant things shouldn’t say unpleasant things. .

Basque Fact of the Week: The Basque Word for God

It seems like a simple question: what is the Basque word for God? But, like almost everything Basque, there is a lot of nuance in this simple question. The modern words for god and God in Basque are not typical Basque words. Does that mean they were borrowed? Or created by a priest only semi-literate […]

Ways to Follow Buber’s Basque Page

Did you know that there are multiple ways you can follow Buber’s Basque Page? Never miss a post!

Open call for finding a “home” for The National Basque WWII Memorial

Would you like your Basque club or town to be the “home” of the National (U.S.) Basque WWII Veterans Memorial?  The North American Basque Organizations’ (N.A.B.O.) Basques in World War II Special Committee has opened a call for proposals among its member clubs to host the future memorial intended to permanently remember and honor our Basque WWII veterans. […]

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #5

Adiskidegabeko bizitza, auzogabeko heriotza. A life without friends, means death without company.

Basque Fact of the Week: The Basque Beret or Txapela

The txapela, or beret, is a defining feature of the traditional Basque costume. Wherever and whenever Basques gather, there are sure to be a few txapelak. The walls of my uncle’s home are lined with txapelak from all of the mus tournaments he’s been part of and, when my Tio Joe turned 100, they celebrated […]

Goian Bego, Tio Joe

In December, my dad’s uncle, the man I knew as uncle tio when I was a kid, turned 100. He passed away on March 5. Tio Joe lived a long and good life. He was the catalyst for my dad to come to the United States. He was always full of stories and had a […]

Basque Proverb of the Week: Proverb #4

Adiskide onekin, orduak labur. Time flies when you are among friends.