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When a work surpasses the recognition of its author, it becomes part of society. The work shifts from belonging to the author to becoming the property of the audience. A connection develops between the work and the audience because it resonates with something within them, resulting in a change that endures forever.
Rich in mystery, the Basque people have been connected to music and song since time immemorial. In the Basque Country, there exists an ancient and lesser-known practice called basa ahaide, which can be roughly translated as «wild melodies». This unique tradition is practiced only by a select few initiates.
Over the years, Basque literature and cinema have intertwined to bring us unforgettable works. Although the exact origin of the collaboration between the two disciplines is unclear, many trace it back to the 1980s.
Thanks to the Etxepare Basque Institute´s Euskara Munduan programme, dozens of Basque teachers from all over the world have been trained.
The positive response to the most recent bersolarismo final, which filled the Navarra Arena with 13,500 spectators, prompts us to analyse the rise of this cultural manifestation.
"Languages are like coats: if you only have one, it’s the only one you can wear, rain or shine. But if you have two, or three, or even more, you can decide which one to put on every day...".