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This program has been adjusted; clubs can request aid for touring groups directly in their annual requests

OREKA TX.  The BEO is proposing a fall 2008 Basque Government sponsored Basque Culture Tour involving the Oreka TX (Txalaparta group) and their documentary film, Nomadak TX. The film is about Oreka TX’s journey to nomadic people (Lapland, Sahara, Mongolia, India) and their musical exchanges with the txalaparta (below is a nice write-up by Sky Sitney. The performance at the Basque Clubs could be a mixture of live performance with a 10 or 15 minute exhibition then a film viewing and then a chance to discuss the content of the film with the artists. While the group is in town they can also present/ demonstrate at the local university during the day and/or evening, which could be in the music department, film department etc.  The official website is www.nomadaktx.com and you have some video clips at www.vimeo.com www.estudiobitarte.com/nomadaktx/dossier/ Review by Sky Sitney: silverdocs.com

ARGIA DANTZARI TALDEA.  In conjunction with the 2009 NABO Convention, the proposal was to bring over a group of ten dancers.

GOAL. The Basque Government has created a special fund to send over Basque performers for a broad tour of our Basque communities.  The objectives are threefold:  to 1) help animate our Basque community with something out-of-the-ordinary; 2) reveal some of the new Basque artists and their works; and 3) get our area clubs/organizations working together on some joint events. 

REQUIRED. Several Basque clubs need to work together to coordinate this.  The performers are not paid a performance fee—they come over with the understanding that their travel is covered.  While the Basque Government provides funds for travel, each host community is responsible for arranging a performance and negotiating lodging and food for the performers while they are there.  Then after a few days, they move on to the next Basque community.