New Euskadi Delegates Appointed: in the U.S., Ander Caballero, and in Chile, Rafael Kutz

The Basque Government has made two new appointments this morning in the area of Foreign Affairs, namely appointing Ander Caballero Barturen as the Basque Delegate to the United States, Canada and Mexico, and also appointing Rafael Kutz Garaizabal as Delegate to Chile and Peru. Other recent appointment in this area is Sara Pagola as Delegate of the Basque Country in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Vitoria-Gasteiz. The Governing Council of the Basque Government announced this morning, after its usual Tuesday meeting, the appointment of two new Euskadi delegates: Ander Caballero Barturen has been chosen as the new Euskadi Delegate in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The delegation is based in New York and has a representative office in Mexico City. Additionally, Rafael Kutz Garaizabal has been named the head of the Delegation of Chile and Peru. Kutz has already served as a Euskadi delegate, during the tenure of Ibarretxe, in Colombia, Venezuela and Central America.

The government of Lehendakari Urkullu has now appointed delegates in key delegations of Euskadi in the Americas, incluidng that which took place a few weeks ago when  Sara Pagola was appointed as the head of the delegation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The vacancy in the delegation in Colombia, Venezulea and Central America still remains to be filled in regards to this part of the world.

Besides the aforementioned, there are two other Basque delegations in Europe located in Brussels and Madrid.

Originally posted at:
http://www.euskalkultura.com/news/new-euskadi-delegates-appointed-in-the-u-s-ander-caballero-and-in-chile-rafael-kutz

The Homedale Basque Dance is this Saturday!

The community is invited to attend the 13th Annual Txoko Ona Basque Dance in Homedale on Saturday, March 9th, from 6:30pm-11:30pm at the Badiola Arena on Highway 95. The event will start with a performance by the Herribatza Dancers at 6:30pm, followed by the Oinkari Basque Dancers of Boise. Then there will be Tug-of-War contests along with Weight Carrying, with cash prizes going to the winners. Later on many unique and hand made items will be featured in both live and silent auctions. Also, you will be able to dance to the music of the Jeff Palmer Band. Chorizos, pop, wine, water and beer will be available. Ongi Etorri! (Everyone Welcome!)

Where: Badiola Arena (406 hwy 95, Homedale)

Cost: $5.00 Admission at the Door
Phone: (208) 337-3954

Originally from:http://events.ktvb.com/Homedale_Basque_Dance/205001368.html

In Memory of Juan Zulaica, retired Oinkari pandero player

JUAN JOSE ZULAICA
1945 - 2013

Juan Jose Zulaica, 67, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on Feb. 18, 2013, at a local hospital.  Juan fought a long battle with colon cancer and is now finally at peace in Heaven.

Juan was born to Simon Zulaika Bergaretxe and Flora Ciaran Zubiaurre on June 9, 1945, in Mendaro, Guipuzkoa, Spain. When he was 23 years old, he immigrated to California to herd sheep.  After sheepherding, he moved to Idaho and a logging accident left him paralyzed when he was young.   Since he was bright and hard working, he had a successful career at HP that spanned over 20 years.  While at HP, he met his companion of 25 years, Linda Harris.

Juan was very active in the Basque community and he accompanied Jimmy Jausoro with his pandero (tambourine) and played beautiful music with the Oinkari Basque Dancers for many years.  He enjoyed playing a Basque card game, Mus, with his friends, music and good Basque food.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jose-Mari, Julian and Manuel.  He is survived by his two sisters, Bittori and Lourdes, and numerous nieces and nephews (Sorkunde, Carlos, Ainhoa, Joseba, Arantxa, Nerea, Jabi, Jon, Sonia, Unai and Inma), all of whom reside in Spain.  He is also survived by Linda Harris and her son, Tim, his god-daughter, Isabela Lete, his close friends, Elias & Rose Lete and family and Pete Barinaga and family.  He always said the Lete’s and Barinaga’s were his family in America.  Juan was a kind and generous man, and he will be missed by his family and friends.

Juan’s family and friends would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Stephanie Hodson and Dr. Steven Casos and the staff at St. Alphonsus for their loving care and compassion.

Services for Juan will be held at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Rd.  There will be a rosary on Sunday, February 24, at 7:30 pm.  The Memorial Mass and Services will be held on Monday, February 25, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Nampa. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Euzkaldunak Basque Center in Boise, The Basque Museum and Cultural Center, or Txoko Ona Basque Center in Homedale.
--obituary from www.legacy.com

Photos from Oinkari/TMP event on Feb. 7th

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Oinkari performed as part of this event on February 7th, and shared the stage with Trey McIntyre Project to fundraise for the Basque Museum and Cultural Center's "Expanding Horizons" campaign.  The event was attended by over 200 people, who were treated to a paella dinner from the Basque Market, a short performance by Oinkari, then a selection from TMP's re-premiere of their Basque-themed ballet, Arrantza. After the performance, audience members were able to ask questions about Arrantza, TMP, and Basque culture in general. 

A letter to the Basque Community Abroad from Inigo Urkullu Renteria, the Basque Country's New Lehendakari.

For versions of this letter in different languages, please click here.

An Evening on the Basque Block with Oinkari and Trey McIntyre Project

Join us on February 7th....

An Evening on the Basque Block with Oinkari and Trey McIntyre Project

Watch traditional Basque dance and music evolve into a contemporary work of art in a behind-the-scenes event with Trey McIntyre Project and Oinkari Basque Dancers. Guests at the event will witness the transformation of folk dance to contemporary ballet, all while enjoying some delicious food and beverages as part of this fun and informative evening. Then participants will be encouraged to take advantage of the Museum’s regularly-scheduled First Thursday activities with a free stroll through the gallery and free tour through the Jacobs/Uberuaga House.

This special event is a benefit for the Basque Museum & Cultural Center’s
Expanding Horizons Campaign.

First Thursday, February 7, 2013
At the Basque Center, Corner of 6th and Grove
5:30-6:30 pm Wine social
6:30 pm TMP and Oinkari show how Arrantza was created
7:00 pm Paella dinner with dancers

Tickets: $40 each, or 4 for $140

Space is limited! Make Reservations soon by calling 343-2671.

For more information, head to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center's website.

Sheepherder's Ball

The Oinkari New Kids 2012-13 had a wonderful debut at the 2012 Sheepherder's Ball at the Basque Center last Saturday (12/22).  Oinkari performed in the middle of the night, sandwiched between the Sheepherder's Dinner and the Lamb Charity Auction.  We had a great time afterwards dancing to Amuma Says No and hanging out with Basque friends.

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