Spain has a great cultural quality: linguistic diversity. Not only is there the presence of Spanish, which is the official state language, but there are also the co-official languages that are fully recognized.
Galician, Catalan, Valencian and Basque are the most recognizedalthough there are also others. Emphasizing the one spoken in the Basque Country, it can be highlighted that it is one of the oldest and has an origin full of theories.
In this sense, Basque is not just a mere sign of identity, but rather an entire cultural legacy that has been transmitted from generation to generation. (the same thing happens with the others).
United States, the place marked on the map by the Basques
The truth is that its presence is not limited to the Iberian Peninsula, since there is a place, which is located outside the European continent, in which this language is still ‘alive and kicking’.
That place is Boise (Idaho, United States)a place where the Basques are fully settled and where they can speak their language, comply with their traditions and culture, eat their cuisine… etc.
There, Basque has been established for more than a century. For example, it is the only place where it is located the ‘ikastola’, a school outside the Basque Country in which the co-official language is the vehicular language for all his students.
Basque museums, restaurants and traditions
Other factors that reflect this ‘Basconization’ are the ‘Basque Block’ neighborhoodwhich brings together several restaurants, museums and cultural centers. Dances, festivals, music… everything is Basque there. The ‘Basque Museum & Cultural Center’ enters the scene, a true symbol there.
Historical documents and objects from shepherds of Basque origin are gathered there; They are all from the 19th century.. In turn, workshops, exhibitions and educational activities are organized.