5 Videos on Basque Immigrants in the United States

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I fell down one of those rabbit holes again.

This time, I went through YouTube looking for information on Basque immigrants in the United States. I love learning what I can about the diversity of experiences Basque immigrants had and the places they ended up.

What’s really special is the videos I found feature the descendants of Basque immigrants and how they celebrate their pride in their Basque heritage. So not only can you discover more about why Basque immigrants of years past came to the United States, but also how their presence is felt generations later.

If that sounds like something you want to learn more about, check out this interesting mix of formal news reports and individual video compilations.

All of these videos are available for free online:

 

Basques Manage to Preserve the Basque Culture

By CGTN America

A short news report about the preservation of Basque culture in the United States. Filmed at the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, whose theme was “Basque: Innovation by Culture.”

 

Basque Memoir: The Sheepherder’s Daughters

By Judy Irola

A 20-minute short film telling the story of Judy Irola’s Basque family, pieced together with home video footage.

 

The Basque Community Thriving in Boise, Idaho

By CNN Travel

A 3-minute report about the Basque community’s activities in Boise, Idaho. You may recognize some familiar faces!

 

Traces of Basque History Still Stand

By Euskal Kazeta

A nice collection of Basque places around the American West with short descriptions of them.

 

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Basques

By Julian Abio

A slideshow of photos and videos from the opening of the 2010 exhibit about Basque immigrants at Ellis Island. Catch a glimpse of performances by the Oinkari Basque Dancers, Boitzetik Basque Choir, and Amuma Says No.

 

Bonus!

Last week I posted a video recap of the Basque festival in Chino, California. If you’re interested in seeing how Basque immigrants and their families celebrate Basque culture, you might enjoy this video.

Happy viewing!

 

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