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How Beethoven and the Basque Country Are Connected
I thought it very interesting when I read that Ludwig van Beethoven once wrote an orchestral piece entirely based on events that happened in the Basque Country. My obscure interests in classical music and the Basque Country have aligned!
Who Are the Basques?
This week on the Hella Basque YouTube channel, I’m going back to basics and giving a brief introduction on the Basque people.I explain a little about recent theories on where the Basques come from and some stereotypes about them.
Game of Thrones Filming Locations in the Basque Country
What Is Hegoalde?
Basque Pelota Courts in the United States
After making a list of Basque restaurants in the United States, I was curious to learn more about Basque institutions. It got me wondering, where are the existing Basque pelota courts? I’ve heard of many that are no longer in use or have been torn down, but I wanted to find out where the remaining ones are. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a complete list online, so this is an attempt at making my own.
What Is Iparralde?
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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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