Basque: Innovation by Culture
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content: The Basque country is a region that spans borders. Located in northern Spain and southwestern France, straddling the Pyrenees Mountains, its spirit can be felt on the sheep-grazed mountains of Idaho, in fishing communities from Scotland to Newfoundland, and in towns across Mexico and Argentina.

From an early period, Basques looked beyond their borders for resources and inspiration, a trait that keeps them on the cutting edge of global economic and sustainability movements. However, their commitment to language and cultural preservation may be the key to their success. To present this intricate tension, musicians, dancers, boat makers, cooks, and other experts from the Basque country and diaspora communities shared their unique traditions and perspectives as part of the Basque: Innovation by Culture program.

Basque culture has always emphasized innovation. The Basque were among the earliest European explorers, fishermen, and whalers to venture to the Western Hemisphere, and their culture reflects this historic influence. Many iconic Basque foods have their roots in the Western Hemisphere and the seafaring heritage, including bakailao (salted cod), piperrada (pepper-based sauce), and marmitako (tuna and potato stew). Today, Basque cuisine sets the standard for farm-to-table and sea-to-table quality.

The Basque have long been leaders in industry, helping usher in the Industrial Revolution after discovering rich bands of iron ore in their mountains. They prospered during the cooperative movement of the mid-twentieth century and are now innovators in car part manufacturing, sustainable energy, transportation, and engineering.

While Basque culture is innovative and outward looking, the people maintain strong cultural roots. They constitute one of the oldest communities in Europe, and today approximately one million people worldwide speak Basque, or Euskara, a language once on the brink of extinction and now an example of successful language revitalization. To many Basques, language is a key component of their identity.

Cristina Díaz-Carrera and Mary S. Linn were Curators. In Basque Country, the Curatorial Advisory Committee included: Lorea Bilbao Ibarra, Mikel Mancisidor De la Fuente, Rikar Lamadrid Intxaurraga, Iurdana Acasuso Atutxa, and Asier Madarieta Juaristi. Valentina Pilonieta-Vera was Program Coordinator; Anne Pedersen was Research Assistant; Greyson Harris was Community Engagement Coordinator; and Betty Belanus curated the Family Activity Area. A Community Advisory Group included: Valerie Arrechea, Philippe Archeritogaray, Argia Beristain, Xabier Berrueta, Mark Bieter, Begoña Echeverria, Nagore Goitiandia, Roberto Guerenabarrena, Xabier Irujo, Jurdana Izagirre, David Jayo, Estebe Salgado, Ann Terese Anacabe Franzoia, Iban Ubarretxna, John Ysursa, and Sam Zengotitabengoa.

This program was co-presented and co-sponsored by the Basque Country institutions: the Basque Government and the provincial governments of Álava, Biskaia, and Gipuzkoa. Participation of the Joaldunak was made possible by the Government of Navarra. Significant in-kind support was provided by the members of the North American Basque Organization.
label: Presenters
content: Idoia Ariceta Lopez, Iker Arranz, Argia Beristain, Franxoa Bidaurreta, John Bieter, Igor Cantabrana Ugalde, Martin Goicoechea, Samiñe Irigoien, Melani Muñoz Perea-Cruz, Unai Nafarrete Errasti, Mireia Ondarra Arruti, Emily Socolov, Gloria Totoricaguena, Maitane Uriarte Atxikallende, Garazi Uriarte Conde
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content: BASERRIA

Eneko Goiburu Murua, 1976-, cheese maker, Segura, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Felix Goiburu Errazquin, 1949-, cheese maker, Segura, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Maria Carmen Murua Jauregui, 1950-, cheese maker, Segura, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Olga Uribe Salaberria, 1958-, weaver, Durango, Bizkaia, Spain

Sandrine Lasserre, 1967-, espadrille maker, Mauléon-Licharre, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Jean-Pierre Errecart, 1940-, espadrille maker, Mauléon-Licharre, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Alberto Plata Montero, 1975-, salt maker, Vitoria, Araba/Álava, Spain

Edorta Loma Vadillo, 1959-, salt maker, Gezaltsa, Araba, Spain

EUSKALTEGI

Irati Anda Villanueva,  -- bertsolari -- , Vitoria, Araba/Álava, Spain

Xabier Fidel Paya Ruiz,  -- bertsolari -- , Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Jose Francisco "Kinku" Zinkunegi, language teacher, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Errukine Olaziregi Gomez, language teacher, Madrid, Spain

Iurdana Acasuso Atutxa, language advocate, Igorre, Bizkaia, Spain

Amaia Ocerin Ladrero, language advocate, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

FRONTOIA

Aitzol Atutxa Gurtubai, athlete, Dima, Bizkaia, Spain

Batirtze Izpizua Larrauri, 1983-, athlete, Bermeo, Bizkaia, Spain

Nerea Egurrola Hormaetxe, 1976-, athlete, Lemoiz, Bizkaia, Spain

Karmele Gisasola Zenikazelaia, 1994-, athlete, Mallabia, Bizkaia, Spain

Idoia Etxebarria Ikutza, 1992-, athlete, Orio, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Juan Antonio "Konpa" Compañon Duque, athlete, Vitoria, Araba/Álava, Spain

Juan Maria "Txirpu" Aurteneche Echevarria, 1966-, bowler, Dima, Bizkaia, Spain

Javier Berau, Joaldunak carnaval member, San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Lazaro Erreguerena Ariztegui, Joaldunak carnaval member, San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Aritz Fagoaga Etulain, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Egoitz Gorosterrazu Elizagoyen, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Jose Martin Bereau Miquelarena, Joaldunak carnaval member, Leiza, Navarra, Spain

William Andres Lombana Giraldo, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Pedro Francisco Mindegia Elizalde, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Javier Sein Goñi, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Unai Bereau Etulain, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Jose Maria Iparraguirre Larrañaga, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Vicente Bereau Miquelarena, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

Gregorio Sein Ordoqui, Joaldunak carnaval member, Ituren, Navarra, Spain

LANTEGIA

Itxaso Jayo Gomez de Segura, 1979-, potter, Legutiano, Araba/Álava, Spain

Blanca Gomez de Segura, 1952-, potter, Elosu-Legutiano, Araba/Álava, Spain

Bernat Vidal Rodriguez, 1959-, stone carver, Abadino, Bizkaia, Spain

César Maria Alcoz San Martin, 1969-, iron worker, Markina-Xemen, Bizkaia, Spain

Jesus Maria Lazcano Perez, 1960-, painter, Gautegiz Arteaga, Bizkaia, Spain

MUSIKA ETA DANTZA

Aukeran  -- AukeranEduardo Muruamendiaraz Gallastegui, dancer, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, SpainAnder Errasti Arruti, dancer, Orio, Gipuzkoa, SpainEkain Cazabon Urbeita, dancer, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, SpainIoritz Galarraga Capdequi, dancer, Amasa-Villabona, Gipuzkoa, SpainGarazi Egiguren Urkola, dancer, Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, SpainIone Iriarte Arruabarena, dancer, Villabona, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Gatibu  -- GatibuHaimar Arejita Mallea, SpainMiguel Caballero Tierro, SpainArkaitz Ortuzar Bordas, Etxarri-Aranatz, Navarra, SpainGaizca Salazar Perez, SpainAlexander Surdui Aguirre, SpainPau Eduard Vargas Barragan, Spain

Kalakan  -- KalakanThierry Biscary, Hendaye, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, FranceJean-Michel Bereau, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Kepa Junkera & Sorginak  -- Kepa Junkera & SorginakKepa Junkera Urraza, accordionist, Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainEneritz Aulestia Mutiozabal, accordionist, tambourine player, Gipuzkoa, Gipuzkoa, SpainAmets Ormaetxea Ezpeleta, accordionist, tambourine player, Arrasate, Gipuzkoa, SpainIrati Gutierrez Arteche, accordionist, tambourine player, Arrasate, Gipuzkoa, SpainLeire Etxezarreta, accordionist, tambourine playerAlaitz Escudero Unanue, accordionist, tambourine player, Deba, Gipuzkoa, SpainGarazi Otaegui Lasarte, accordionist, tambourine player, Asteasu, Gipuzkoa, SpainMaria Lasa Hilario, accordionist, tambourine player, Zizurkil, Gipuzkoa, SpainIrantzu Garamendi, accordionist, tambourine player

Klaperttaŕak  -- KlaperttaŕakManuel Iturregi Legarreta, triki-trixa player, Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainGoizeder Pellicer Marzabal, alboka player, Gallarta, Bizkaia, SpainIñigo Carballo Gonzalez, alboka player, Portugalete, Bizkaia, SpainSendoa Gil Sagastibeltza, pandero, txalaparta player, Santurtzi, Bizkaia, SpainAsier Blanco, txalaparta playerSalvado Martin Valle, Santurtzi, Biskaia, Spain

Korrontzi  -- KorrontziAgus Barandiaran Iturriaga, triki-trixa player, singer, Mungia, Bizkaia, SpainIzaskun Iturri Agirre, dancer, dance teacher, Pamplona, Navarra, SpainAnder Hurtado de Saratxo Olaetxea, percussionist, Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainEnrique "Kike" Mora Tenado, bassist, singer, Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainAlberto Manuel Rodriguez Bengoechea, guitarist, mandolinist, singer, Plentzia, Bizkaia, SpainCesar Ibarreche Azcueta, sound technician, Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainLierni Kamio Rodriguez, dancer, Villabona, Gipuzkoa, SpainJulen Rodriguez Flores, dancer, Vitoria, Araba/Álava, Spain

NOKA  -- NOKABegoña Echeverria, singer, Chino, CaliforniaAndrea Miren Bidart, singerCathy Petrissans, singer, Clarion, Pennsylvania

Mikel Markez Ibarguren, guitarist, Orio, Gipuzkoa, Spain

OSTATUA

Igor Ozamiz Goiriena, 1974-, chef, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Gorka Mota Del Val, 1991-, chef, Algorta, Bizkaia, Spain

Hasier Acebes Mateo, culinary student, Vitoria, Araba/Álava, Spain

Raquel Rey Garay, culinary student, Aperregi, Araba/Álava, Spain

PORTUA

Maria Elena Garate Astralaga, 1957-, net mender, Bermeo, Bizkaia, Spain

Mikel Gotzon Leoz Aizpuru, 1961-, ship builder, Oiartzun, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Markos Sistiaga Toledo, 1965-, ship builder, Pasai Donibane, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Ernesto Fernandez Pensado, 1958-, ship builder, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Miren Canellada Galparsoro, 1970-, engineer, Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Jon Lasa Gallego, 1984-, designer, entrepreneur, Orio, Gipuzkoa, Spain

BASQUE DIASPORA GROUPS

San Francisco, California

Zazpiak Bat, dancers

Bakersfield, California

Kern County Basque Club Dantzari Gazteak, dancers

Kern County Basque Club Klika, brass band

Kern County Basque Club Youth Pilotari, handball players  -- Kern County Basque Club Youth Pilotari, handball playersJuliana Marie Alexander, Bakersfield CaliforniaSuzanne Iturriria Alexander, Bakersfield, CaliforniaWilliam Michael Alexander, Bakersfield, CaliforniaNatalia Marie Antongiovanni, Bakersfield, CaliforniaTeresa Antongiovanni, Bakersfield, CaliforniaChristian Gratien Curutchague, Bakersfield CaliforniaAngie Echeverria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaDanielle Echeverria, Bakersfield CaliforniaJeanette Echeverria, Bakersfield CaliforniaDominic Echeverria Lesaca, Bakersfield CaliforniaJean Pierre Etcheverry, Bakersfield CaliforniaJenny Marie Etcheverry, Bakersfield, CaliforniaTimothy Dermide Etcheverry, Bakersfield, CaliforniaAntone John Fanucchi, Bakersfield CaliforniaGina Fanucchi, Bakersfield, CaliforniaMarco Robert Fanucchi, Bakersfield CaliforniaMegan Heather Gamboa, Bakersfield, CaliforniaChris Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaIsabel Marie Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaNicholas James Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaNicole Jeanne Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaMikela Laverty Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaLorea Esther Laverty Iturriria, Bakersfield CaliforniaSaioa Laverty Iturriria, Bakersfield, CaliforniaFrancisco Javier Lesaca, Bakersfield CaliforniaAnalisa Marie Alexander, Bakersfield CaliforniaAmelia Thomas Minaberrigara, Bakersfield, CaliforniaDominique Minaberrigarai, Bakersfield, CaliforniaSebastien Thomas Minaberrigarai, Bakersfield, CaliforniaWilliam Tristan Minaberrigarai, Bakersfield, CaliforniaElaine Reyes, Bakersfield, CaliforniaMadeleine Aurora Reyes, Bakersfield CaliforniaThomas Toretta, Bakersfield CaliforniaAriana Torreta, Bakersfield, CaliforniaJohn Lucca Torreta, Bakersfield, California

Chino, California

Gauden Bat, dancers

Elko, Nevada

Basque Dancers of the Great Basin  -- Basque Dancers of the Great BasinBrooke Ashley Elquist, Elko, NevadaAlbert J. Goicoechea, Spring Creek, NevadaAmanda N. Goicoechea, Spring Creek, NevadaElias D Goicoechea, Spring Creek, NevadaRiley Mae Harris, Elko, NevadaJanet Louise Iribarne, Elko, NevadaFernando Lejardi, Elko, NevadaAndoni Lopategui, Lamoille, NevadaKattalin Lopategui, Lamoille, NevadaMikel Lopategui, Lamoille, NevadaKiaya Beth Memeo, Lamoille, NevadaFrancisca Mendive, Elko, NevadaMercedes M. Mendive, Elko, NevadaMaite Teresa Moiola, Elko, NevadaNatalia Angela Moiola, Elko, NevadaHayley Brooklynn Nodine, Spring Creek, NevadaOlivia Kathleen Rice, Elko, NevadaHeston Ray Sabala, Elko, NevadaShawn Daniel Sabala, Elko, NevadaBailee Jordan Scates-Guenin, Elko, NevadaGabriella Lynn Vega, Elko, NevadaAlicia Ann Westmoreland, Spring Creek, NevadaShaela Noel Zaga, Elko, Nevada

Boise, Idaho

Amuma Says No

Biotzetik Basque Choir  -- Biotzetik Basque ChoirCheryl J. Asin, Boise, IdahoMichael A. Barriatua, Meridian, IdahoChristine Ann Bender, Boise, IdahoBarry Gene Bumgarner, Meridian, IdahoJean Louis Cihigoyenetche, Nampa, IdahoEugene Trotter de Laveaga, Star, IdahoMelyssa Lloyd Dodworth, Boise, IdahoLuise Eugenia Echevarria, Boise, IdahoAlbert Erquiaga, Boise, IdahoPatricia Jo Gabica Haas, Boise, IdahoJanice Gaythwaite, Boise, IdahoCheryl Gratton, Boise, IdahoElizabeth Ann Hardesty, Boise, IdahoGayle Anne Hatch, Boise, IdahoSue Claire V. Hebert, Boise, IdahoMiren Lete-Odencrantz, Boise, IdahoJanice F. Mainvil, Boise, IdahoMonica Balk Moen, Iowa City, IowaJack Lee Olson, Boise, IdahoKarl Morgan Persons, Nampa, IdahoAngela Purcell, Boise, IdahoJames Manuel Sangroniz, Boise, IdahoBonnie J. Shuster, Boise, IdahoLaura Christine Simic, Boise, IdahoDebra Susan South, Mountain Home, IdahoMaria Carmen Totorica, Boise, IdahoDolores Teresa Townsend, Boise, IdahoKathleen S. Tuck, Boise, IdahoWally J. Tuck, Boise, IdahoJames Arnold Van Dinter, Boise, IdahoNancy Ann Van Dinter, Boise, Idaho

Oinkari Basque Dancers  -- Oinkari Basque DancersLeire Altube Munoz, Gernika, Bizkaia, SpainZiortza Altube Munoz, Gernika, Bizkaia, SpainDaniel Ansotegui, Boise, IdahoAndoni Bieter Lete, Boise, IdahoJosh Bieter Lete, Boise, IdahoMadalen Bieter Lete, Boise, IdahoVeronica Joyce Bolles, Boise, IdahoJohn Schuyler Boyd, Boise, IdahoKristina Franzoia, Elko, NevadaTeresa Franzoia, Boise, IdahoCameron Joe-Antoni Gabiola-Weitz, Caldwell, IdahoBrenna Grace Garro, Horseshoe Bend, IdahoAlaina Jean Gavica, Boise, IdahoMary Amaiachea Jenne, Boise, IdahoJill Marie Kaltenecker, Boise, IdahoScott Kaltenecker, Boise, IdahoJaclyn Marie Lasuen, Boise, Idaho Esteban Juan Lejardi, Homedale, IdahoMichael Josu Lejardi, Homedale, IdahoAisea Lete Ondencrantz, Boise, IdahoAndoni Christian Lete Ondencrantz, Boise, IdahoJasmine Lilly Ibach Mendiguren, Meridian, IdahoAmaya Marie Monasterio, Boise, IdahoBenjamin Adam Monasterio, Boise, IdahoMarie N. Monasterio, Boise, IdahoMitchell Gene Murgoitio, Boise, IdahoRobert Simon Norton, Eagle, IdahoElise Marie Overgaard, Boise, IdahoEmily Pape, Boise, IdahoLaura Pape, Boise, IdahoRegina Sadie Pierce Heartman, Boise, IdahoMikaela Joann Schomburg, Nampa, IdahoGavriel Shapiro, Boise, IdahoCarmen Elizabeth Spencer, Eagle, IdahoMiren Totoricaguena Aizpitarte, Belmont, CaliforniaFrances Tullis, Boise, IdahoDamiana Lael Francisca Ruth Uberuaga-Rodgers, Boise, IdahoAlexander Wray, Boise, IdahoMary Josephine Wray, Boise, Idaho

Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah Ko' Triskalariak, dancers  -- Utah Ko' Triskalariak, dancersCarina Barajas, Salt Lake City, UtahSophie Jeanne Barajas, Salt Lake City, UtahJose Antonio Barajas Jr., Salt Lake City, UtahSonia Castanan, Salt Lake City, UtahMarcel Jean Gaztambide, Salt Lake City, UtahStacey Marie Kramer Buffdale UtahAntonia Marie Lee, Cottonwood Heights, UtahCirbie Michelle Lee, Salt Lake City, UtahShamar Lejardi, Salt Lake City, UtahCristina Maria Sangroniz-Padjen, Cottonwood Heights, UtahAndoni Harold Shortsleeve, Cottonwood Heights, UtahPilar Antonia Shortsleeve, Cottonwood Heights, UtahHarold James Shortsleeve, Jr., Cottonwood Heights, UtahAlises Michele Skaggs, Layton, UtahJames William Skaggs, Layton, Utah

Buffalo, Wyoming

David Romtvedt, musician, Buffalo, Wyoming

Caitlin Belem, musician, Buffalo, Wyoming

New England

New England Basque Club, athletes  -- New England Basque Club, athletesJuan Mari Aramendi, Lebanon, Connecticut

New York City

Sonia De Los Santos Videgaray, singer-songwriter, Weehawken, New Jersey

National

NABO Pilota, pilota players
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