Overview

• Pradales began his Boise visit with a traditional aurresku reception hosted by the Jaialdi organizing committee, marking the festival’s first celebration since 2015.
• The Basque delegation toured the Basque Block and joined Boise State University’s Gala for Basque Institutions, underscoring academic and community linkages.
• The lehendakari will meet Governor Brad Little and Mayor Lauren McLean for a ceremonial ikurriña raising at the state Capitol as a gesture of mutual recognition.
• Jaialdi 2025 features Basque culinary tastings, dance performances, rural sports demonstrations and concerts headlined by Gatibu, with attendance expected to surpass the previous edition’s 30,000.
• Additional events include the ‘Zortziak Bat’ seminar on educational and cultural bonds, a North American Basque Organization meeting and a sokadantza recognition ceremony to honor diaspora contributions.