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Basque Studies Program Newsletter · Issue
52, 1995
Two Elderhostels with Basque
Themes
The Basque Elderhostel took place June 4-10, 1995,
bringing active, interested seniors from all over the
country to learn about the “mystery people of
Europe.” Instructors this year were Lisa and Enrique
Corcostegui, Jose Mallea, and Linda
White.
The Corcostegui team presented classes on the Basque
language and music as well as a survey of Old World Basque
culture. Mallea presented classes on Basque history,
mythology, and the aspen carvings by the Basque sheepherders
who worked in the American West. Mallea also led a field
trip to a sheepherder’s oven in the Sierras. White
explained why Euskara is unique and presented three classes
on Basque literature.
The University-affiliated Zenbat Gara Cultural
Organization dancers also performed for the Elderhostelers,
and Lisa Corcostegui gave a special evening program on
traditional raiment.
In August 14-18, a special Basque-themed elderhostel
program took place for grandparents and grandchildren. The
Corcosteguis and Jose Mallea did double duty this year,
spreading the message of Basque culture to twice as many
folks.
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