Kaixo - Hello in Basque
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Kaixo is a common greeting in the Basque country. We present to you some interesting information about Basque Country.
In case you are from Basque Country and wish to report inconsistencies, please reply to this topic.
Basque country, a region that straddles the westernmost Pyrenees in adjacent parts of Northern Spain and Southwestern France speaks in Basque language.
The Basque Country is popular for its beaches and scintillating modern architecture…and for its feisty, industrious natives which attract thousands of tourists throughout the year.
(Image source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/10-reasons-to-visit-basque-country)
Did you know that now popularly known as Basque country was once home to the Neanderthal population about 35000 years ago?
Meats and fishes grilled over hot coals are predominant in Basque cuisine. Some of the other popular delicacies include marmitako and lamb stews, cod, Tolosa bean dishes, paprikas from Lekeitio, pintxos (Basque tapas), Idiazabal sheep's cheese, txakoli (sparkling white wine), and Basque cider.
(Image source: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/10-reasons-to-visit-basque-country)
The Basque Country is a territory of traditions and culture. It is known for its fêtes and festivals which take place all year round. Basque dance. Over and above the folklore aspect, Basque Country dance is a way of saluting or thanking somebody or solemnizing a religious or social event.
(Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_dance#/media/File:Basque_dancers.jpg)
These are a few fun and interesting facts about Basque country. People from the Basque country, if you want to share more such facts about Basque culture and heritage, please let us know!
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@sakamvari This post unfortunately says little or nothing about the unique Basque language (unrelated to any other European language, with its origins still completely obscure). Knowing how to say "hello" is I guess valuable... but there is much more that could be said!
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@thatguythere202 It may be gaining popularlity elsewhere, Guy. A young friend of mine was reading Harry Potter in Basque a few years ago.
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@mapmakere Interesting! But it doesn't help clear up the mystery of the language's origins. It's apparently one of those "isolates."
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@thatguythere202 Also, what Franco did to the area! That resulted in Picasso's immortal "Guernica".
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@mapmakere That's amazing. When I visited there several years ago to visit the Getty Museum, was told that it is the only place on earth and the origins were unknown. But history may have revealed more since that time.
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@maggie2moo there is a Getty Museum in the Basque region?
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@thatguythere202 Probably meant the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
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The food and dance culture of Basque country sound very interesting and their distinguished culture have the appeal for a tour of the country. The article has made me interested to know more about the country.
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@t1637796435
Yes, thank you. The Getty.
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@maggie2moo ah, OK. So it's now as clear as ... mud?
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@thatguythere202 LOL
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@maggie2moo afraid I didn't make that very clear...was trying to say that the language spoken in the Basque region is unique and not found anywhere else on earth.
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@maggie2moo Actually, we were talking about the museum. It's the Guggenheim in Bilbao, not the Getty. But why quibble?
