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Basque Immigration to Latin America
This week on the Hella Basque YouTube channel, I’m continuing a series of videos about Basque immigration around the world. This is the third video in the series and it gets into some of the history of Basque immigration to Latin America. How and why did Basques end up there? What did they do when they got there? Which countries did they settle in? I attempt to answer these questions.
Basque Museum Exhibit Honors Basque Women
Have you been to the Basque Museum in Boise, Idaho? You know the one. The ONLY Basque museum in the United States? Right there in the middle of the Basque Block. Well, I wish I were in Boise right now because they have a new exhibit that looks awesome. Inner Strength: Portraits of Basque Women is an exhibit dedicated to highlighting the Basque women of our communities.
Basque Immigration in the United States
This week on the Hella Basque YouTube channel, I’m continuing a series of videos about Basque immigration around the world. This is the second video in the series and it gets into some of the history of Basque immigration to the United States. How and why did Basques end up in the United States? What did they do when they got here? I attempt to answer these questions.
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Struggling to think of a good Mother’s Day gift this year? Or maybe you’ve just left it entirely to the last minute?I’ve got your back. If you live near any restaurants serving Basque food, why don’t you take her out for a nice meal? See our list of Basque restaurants in the United States. If your mom would appreciate any Basque-related products, here are some of my picks from the Hella Basque Amazon Page, which lists a lot of the Basque products I could find on Amazon.
Interview with a Basque Immigrant: Our Favorite Aita
This week on the Hella Basque YouTube channel, I’m starting a new series of videos about Basque immigration around the world. This first video is of my dad, Aita, talking about his reasons for moving to the United States, what he did here, and why he chose to stay.
Basque Festivals in the United States: Summer 2019
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When I moved away for college, I left behind my Basque American community and felt very disconnected from my Basque identity. An isolation I imagine many in the diaspora may feel at one point or another.
My hope is that Hella Basque can help Basques in the diaspora feel more connected to their heritage, whether or not they have physical ties to a Basque community.
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