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Jaialdi 2005 is under way!
July 27-31, 2005, in Boise, Idaho,
USA!
Euzkaldunak, Boise's
Basque Organization, invites everyone to celebrate the Basque culture's
festival spirit. Jaialdi (meaning "Big Festival") takes place only every
five years. Share in the fun customs characteristic of the Basque
people. Lively music, quick-footed dancing, spirited handball
exhibitions and strength lifting, flavorful foods, along with
presentation on Basque history.
Click here to see the wonderful presentation of Jaialdi on the Idaho
Statesman newspaper web site <-
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Schedule highlights
Wednesday July 27, 2005
History and
Cultural Seminar The presentation is about the
Basque Country, now and in the future, as well as the Basques in
America, now and in the future. At the Egyptian Theater
Thursday July 28, 2005
Sports Night
will be a night of traditional Basque sporting events to include
weightlifting, wood chopping, farm sports and relays. This will be held
at the local fairgrounds. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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