Basque Educational Organization
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Eihera Mintzo Euskal Mitologia & Izpiritutasun
Basque Mythology & Spirituality
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Saturday, October 28th, 2017 |
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The eleventh edition of Basque Cultural Day will explore Basque Mythology & Spirituality, themes inspired by Denise Orpustan-Love and the Angeles Arrien Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research.
The day will feature four distinguished speakers and will culminate with a special dinner show with the Aire Ahizpak singing trio from the Basque Country, and the Ardi Baltza dancers from Nevada.
Admission to the program is free of charge with the exception of the evening dinner show, featuring Aire Ahizpak & Ardi Baltza. |
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HITZALDI ZATI BAT - Presentations - 1:00pm-4:15pm The following distinguished speakers will be featured: |
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Mia Arostigui 1:00pm |
Mia Arostigui will present her research
on the works which depict Basque mythological creatures, superstition, and
characters from folklore purely based off of Basque artistic elements and
writings. Presentation Abstract |
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Miren Asumendi 2:00pm
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Miren Asumendi will present the Basque mythological character Laminak
along with related art work and writings. Presentation Abstract |
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Caryn Larrinaga 3:15pm |
Caryn
Larrinaga, A Basque-American author, will present her book -
Galtzagorriak and other creaters - Stories
inspired by Basque Folklore. |
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Denise Orpustan-Love 4:15pm |
The Keynote Speaker
Denise Orpustan-Love will present her book
The Mill House Speaks: Seven Pathways to the Ancestral Basque Homeland. Presentation Abstract |
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