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"Link"-en izenak, erakusten duten orrialdearen hizkuntza berdinean daude. orrialdea toki ezberdin batean dagoela adierazten du.

Los nombres de los "links" estan en el mismo idioma que los documentos a que apuntan. indica que el "link" es a una pagina en un sitio diferente.

Les noms des liens sont dans la langue des documents vers lesquels ils renvoient. renvoie vers une page d'un site différent.

Folklore eta Tradizioak Folklore and Traditions Folklore y Tradiciones Folklore et Traditions

Taken from "Folklore and Traditions", one of the series of "The Basque Country, Come and then pass the word" 2nd edition, January 1993 Author: Angel Murua, Published by: Gobierno Vasco, Departamento de Comercio, Consuma, y Turismo. Viceconsejeria de Turismo.
Myths and Legends
Traditional Dances
Winter Fiestas
From the End of Lent to the Summer Solstice
Summertime
Local Music and Poetry
Local Games and Sports
Religious Performances
Other Fiestas

Mitoak eta Kondairak Myths and Legends Mitos y Leyendas Mythes et Legendes

Legends of the Basque Country
Several legends translated by chris and originally posted to the Forum
Articles from the Encyclopedia Auñamendi
These are a series of articles I have translated from Spanish that originally appeared in the Encyclopedia Auñamendi. If others would like to contribute translated articles, please let me know.
Basque Mythology
Basque Mythology: Akelarre
Basque Mythology: Basajaun
Basque Mythology: Herensuge
Basque Mythology: The Hunter
Basque Mythology: Odei
Basque Mythology: Ortzi
Basque Mythology: Witchcraft
Olentzero
Olentzero is the Basque Santa Claus.
Olentzero
Ekarle/Contributed by/Aportacion de/Contribution de Jon Aske
Olentzeroren Txokoa
Olentzeroren Borda
Olentzero.net
Encyclopedia Mythica: Basque Mythology
Tenacity in religion, myth, and folklore: the neolithic Goddess of Old Europe preserved in a non-Indo-European setting
Article by Michael Everson

Jaiak Holidays and Fiestas Fiestas Fetes

Fiestas are a big part of the Basque experience. Every town has at least one fiesta on its saint's day. Probably the most famous Basque fiesta is the fiesta of San Fermin, also known as the running of the bulls, in Pamplona.
Christmas in the Basque Country La Navidad en el País Vasco
Aberri Eguna
Ekarle/Contributed by/Aportacion de/Contribution de John Ysursa
Aberri Eguna is the National Basque Day
San Fermin!
Kukuxumusu's San Fermin Guide La Guia de San Fermin de Kukuxumusu Kukuxumusuren SanFermin Gida
Tamborrada
A one-day festival held in Donostia on my birthday (coincidence...?)
Jaialdi, Boise, Idaho
Festak.com

Sinboloak Symbols Simbolos Symboles

Ikurrina
The ikurrina is the Basque flag. It was first designed in 1894 by Sabino Arana.
English Description Descripcion Espanol
In the Flags of the World Database
Also has links to other flags from the Basque Country
Eusko Harmarriak
Ekarle/Contributed by/Aportacion de/Contribution de John Ysursa
The Eusko Harmarriak are the Basque Coat of Arms.
The Makila
The Makila is a Basque walking stick. It often conceals a blade at one end. Today, it is a very cermonial object, often given to dignitaries that visit the Basque Country.
The Makila
Makhila, Ainciart-Bergara
The Lauburu
The lauburu is probably the most recognized Basque symbol. Literally meaning "four-heads", it is an ancient four armed symbol found on many pre-historic grave stones.
The Lauburu
Javier Aldekozea's Lauburu Discussion
Durango Tatu
Durango Tatu does some amazing things incorporating traditional Basque symbols into very stylish tattoos.

Arcitectura Architecture

Popular Basque Architecture

Tradizioak Traditions Tradiciones Traditions

The Basques had their own way of looking at the night sky. It seems they were also at one time a matriarchal society.
Zeruko Izenak Celestial Names
English Translation of De Astronomastica Vasca
Matriarchalism
Artisautza Ikerketa Gunea Centro para el Estudio de la Artesania

Kultur eta Dantza Taldeak Dance and Culture Groups Grupos de Danzas y Culturales Groupes Danse et Culturels

Dance is an important part of Basque culture and is one of the principal ways that Basque-Americans express their Basque identity.
Cyber Dantza
KulturGida
Dantza Taldeak Dance Groups Grupos de Danza Danse
Alkartasuna Dantza Taldea, Bermeo
Elgoibarko Haritz dantza taldea, Elgoibar
Gauden Bat, California
Gure Kai Dantzari Taldea, Deba
Kezka Dantza Taldea, Eibar
Newcastle Euskal Dantza Taldea
Mendi Alde Euskal Dantza Taldea
Zenbat Gara Euskal Dantzari Taldea, Reno
Bizkaiko Dantzak
Aurtzaka dantza taldea
Leinua Taldea
Antzerkia Theater Teatro
Maskarada, Bilboko Antzerki Taldea
Kultur Culture Culturales Culturels
Eusko Ikaskuntza Sociedad de Estudios Vascos Societe d'etudes Basques Basque Studies Society
Itsasi Euskal Kultur Taldea
Fundacion Elai-Alai
Basque Cyberculture Observatory Euskal Ziberkulturaren Behatokia Observatoria de la Cibercultura Vasca Observatoire de Ciberculture Basque
Enataldea
Ortzadar: Euskal Folklore Taldea
Dantzan.com
Artisauak Artisans Artesanos
Gabiltza: Gipuzkoako Artisauen Biltzarra Gabiltza: Asociación de Artesanos de Gipuzkoa

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