Describe the inspiration and content of your entry, and how it relates to the theme
of “Resiliency of Basques.”
JACKSON S. / SUBMISSION
Describe the inspiration and content of your entry, and how it relates to the theme
of “Resiliency of Basques.”
CLICK HERE to read Jackson’s short story.
Three Wives’ Tales
by Dale Erquiaga
“To the wives!” This beautifully written novel opens with a recounting of a story involving this simple wedding toast, a signal to the reader that what follows is a tribute to the strength of women, the power of familial bonds, and the tenacity of the human spirit. Part fiction, part memoir, and part historical account, this Basque author tells the compelling and memorable story of three pivotal matriarchal figures in his family. Told through a series of vivid vignettes spanning countries, decades, and generations, the experiences of the these women are brought to life, evoking the hopes, challenges, successes, heartbreak, and emotions of the immigrant experience. Three Wives’ Tales is a worthwhile, heartfelt novel that honors and celebrates the importance of family and the courage and determination of the human will.
*This book will soon be available in the BEO’s library. Check it out HERE. If you’re not finding it, CLICK HERE to SEND US AN EMAIL and let us know you’re interested in borrowing this book.
“Witches” and Wily Women
The Basque language (Euskara) is unrelated to any other language spoken today. In Euskara, the use of pronouns plays a powerful, crucial role as it relates to gender, societal, and cultural identity.
This book offers a fascinating and insightful exploration of Euskara, as it relates to culture and gender. Begona Echeverria provides an in-depth look at the historical use and evolving marginalization of “noka” (a familiar form of address historically used in speaking to a girl or woman in whom one had konfiantza or trust) in Euskara, and its impact on Basque society and gender as seen through historical, religious, cultural, and folkloric lenses.
Side note: Echeverria is a member of “NOKA”, a Basque-American singing trio, who promote women through songs using “noka”.
5 shows and movies to make up for the European vacation you didn’t get this summer
by Jennifer Green
“If you stayed home this summer while your friends were gallivanting around Europe, here are five shows and movies that will transport you to the continent from the comfort of your own couch. Let them take you on a European tour, from Naples through Basque Country to Paris, from Croatia to Copenhagen.”
#popcornplease
MINNEAPOLIS, MN | Tim McKee will open a Basque restaurant in Minneapolis’ North Loop in 2023
by Sharyn Jackson and Joy Summers
“Chef Tim McKee, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind landmark local eateries like La Belle Vie, Sea Change and Solera, has announced his newest venture — a North Loop restaurant inspired by Spain’s Basque region.”
#markyourcalendar
WINNEMUCCA, NV | The Oldest Restaurant In Nevada’s Basque Region Is A Culinary Masterpiece
by Christina Arrascaeta
“The oldest and longest-running restaurant in northern Nevada has been serving the area all the way back to 1913. Introduce yourself to Basque tradition, culture, and delicious cuisine by sitting for a meal at The Martin Hotel and indulge in an impeccable bite of history, too!”
#reservationsplease
SINGAPORE | [REVIEW] KINOU – BASQUE CUISINe AND FRENCH WINES
by Alvinology
“Located at the tail-end of Teck Lim Road, at the intersection between Keong Saik Road to Neil Road, Kinou is hard to miss if you are exploring the area for a restaurant or pub to wind down at for the day.”
#countusin
BAKERSFIELD, CA | Pyrenees French Bakery is struggling to stay alive after 135 years in business
by Andrew Pridgen
“On the other hand, it is a never-ending endeavor, a labor of love. The bread is made daily with no preservatives, using the original recipes and a starter that dates back to the bakery’s origins and brought over from the old country, the family says….”
#supportlocalbasquebusinesses
Sailors, sirens, and surfers of the Basque Coast
by unknown
“Here on the Bay of Biscay, you’ll find fishing villages steeped in age-old Basque maritime culture, flourishing habitats for bird life, and one of Europe’s most rideable waves.”
#spanishlegends
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