Throughout history, Basque mythology and folklore have been rich sources of inspiration for artists, offering a treasure trove of narratives, symbols and themes to explore and reinterpret. These timeless stories and legends, passed down from generation to generation, reflect the collective wisdom, values and cultural heritage of Basque society. By incorporating elements of Basque mythology…
Great enthusiasm for the famous San Sebastian cheesecakes Basque cheesecake, recognized in the United States as ‘Basque Burnt Cheesecake’ and in Turkey as ‘San Sebastian Cheesecake,’ continues to grow in popularity worldwide. It began to gain notoriety in the 1990s and is now widely known around the world. In her astronomical forecasts article for the…
The Basque brand SKFK has presented its Oreka collection in an unconventional setting: in a traditional Basque pelota court in the French capital. The collection comprises 54 designs, with references to Basque pelota, and produced sustainably. Some were designed exclusively for the fashion show and others for sale. A fashion show between tradition and modernity…
The Basque Government has marked the 7ty International Day of the Basque Diaspora in Oñati (a cultural reference village in the Basque Country),
Cambridge Innovation Center – CIC, global leader in building and operating innovation ecosystems, announced a partnership with GOe–Gastronomy Open Ecosystem, a strategic initiative from Basque Culinary Center, to develop joint projects that promote the growth of gastronomic innovation and entrepreneurship communities globally. GOe is a groundbreaking endeavor that blends science and gastronomy, and will establish a culinary…
Iñigo Urkullu, the President of the Basque Government, attended the inauguration of the Creativity World Forum at the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao. Bingen Zupiria, the Basque Minister for Culture and Language Policy; Andoni Iturbe, the Basque Deputy Minister for Culture; and Aitziber Atorrasagasti, the Director for Promotion of Culture, were also present at the opening ceremony, together…
Linked to the Enlightenment movement, the Royal Basque Society of Friends of the Country (Real Sociedad Bascongada de los Amigos del Pais), Euskalerriko Adiskideen Elkartea in basque (Euskera), was founded in 1764 and has its origins in gatherings held at the Intsausti Palace in Azkoitia, by the Count of Peñaflorida, Xavier Mª de Munibe. With…
Nominations are now open for the 9th edition of the Basque Culinary World Prize, an annual award for chefs with transformative initiatives. In 2024, this award seeks to strengthen the positive power of gastronomy in its reach and ability to deliver socioeconomic progress. This global and innovative accolade was created by the Basque Culinary Center…
The MUN Bilbao 2024 Conference, held at the University of Deusto, brought together 360 young participants from eight different countries for a simulation of the United Nations’ governing bodies, known as Model United Nations (MUN). Organized by students from Ayalde and Munabe schools of the COAS Educational Group, the conference aimed at fostering global exchange…
On 10 January 2024 it has been 100 years since the birth of Eduardo Chillida, one of the most universal and influential European artists of the 20th century. With deep roots in the Basque Country, his hands embraced the horizons of the whole world and transformed them into unique places for the encounter of society. …