Basqueculture.eus is an official website designed for international audiences, focusing on various aspects of Basque culture, art, creativity, heritage and language. It is a window into the culture of our land. We invite you to look through the window and explore the articles, stories and essays by the people who create and shape our culture. A project by the Etxepare Basque Institute.
Gastronomy
The Basque Country offers a rich variety of gastronomic experiences, from gastronomic societies and pintxo bars to cider houses, local festivals, Michelin-starred restaurants, and traditional eateries. This region is a paradise for food lovers, where each place provides a unique perspective on Basque culinary culture.
Music
From historic pop and rock figures to a brilliant generation of young musicians breaking new ground: more and more bands and solo performers in the Basque Country are selling out large venues.
Language
Thanks to the Etxepare Basque Institute´s Euskara Munduan programme, dozens of Basque teachers from all over the world have been trained.
Basque mythology is being brought to life on screen through several essential titles: ´Errementari´, ´Akelarre´ or ´Irati´.
Art
Born in the same year, both are essential figures in Basque culture, each charting a distinct path. Under the long shadow of Jorge Oteiza, we freely reconstruct the story of these two figures.
Society and traditions
The flag of this French overseas territory off the south coast of Newfoundland pays homage to the Basques, Bretons and Normans who arrived at least as far back as least the sixteenth century.
Music
Izaro, Olaia Inziarte and Verde Prato are charting the path for a fresh wave of Basque pop, embracing new trends while staying true to their commitment to quality and depth in their music.
Basqueculture.eus is also a gateway for industry professionals seeking information on the audiovisual, music, art, publishing and performing arts sectors, as well as Basque heritage and language. This website will allows you to contact the main operators in these sectors.
Euskal Herria, which means ‘land of the Basque language’, is located in southern Europe, at the western end of the Pyrenees. It straddles both sides of the mountain range, through valleys and plains to the wild Cantabrian Sea. This ancient land boasts an extraordinary culture, and a language unlike any other in the world. The Basque Country, also known as Euskadi or Euskal Herria, is inclusive and welcoming, and everything is within easy reach. Having adapted to change, this modern society leads the way in Europe in terms of quality of life and sustainable development.
Euskara is the oldest living language in Europe. Its origin remains a mystery and it bears no resemblance to any other family of languages. It has survived for centuries, and in so doing, the Basques have preserved a rich, unique culture. A case in point is the robust health enjoyed by the Basque art of improvised verse (bertsolaritza), a formidable force in Basque culture today. Currently, some 900,000 people speak Basque. The language also enjoys a strong presence in the educational, cultural, social and digital spheres.
This is a land of deep roots and unique traditions, folklore, and mythology. Together with the language, they occupy a prominent place in the collective imagination. But more than just a way of interpreting the past, our heritage serves as a basis on which to forge our future. Ours is a modern land where tradition and modernity live together in harmony.