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Basque Communities Set Weekend of Gau Beltza, Rural Sports and New Concerts as Euskara Initiatives Ramp Up

Community groups roll out language practice, youth workshops, concert dates plus a new Euskaltzaindia research issue across the late-October calendar.

Overview

  • Town councils and associations will stage Gau Beltza or Arimen Gaua on October 31 with children’s workshops, costumed parades, storytelling and night walks across multiple municipalities.
  • The Euskal Herriko First Division wood‑chopping final takes place Sunday at 12:00 at Azkoitia’s Gurea fronton with six competitors, led by defending champion Iker Vicente, and tickets on sale at the venue from 10:00.
  • Gorka Urbizu added a November 10 date at Bilbao’s Kafe Antzokia, with tickets released Thursday morning after a November 11 show sold out quickly.
  • The Berbalagun season is underway in Galdakao and Basauri, expanding weekend offerings and forming new practice groups to strengthen everyday Euskara use, with open sign‑ups available.
  • Sorginorratzak youth labs have shifted from a magic module attended by 27 participants to a circus module running October 29 to November 19 under local cultural organizers.