26th January
MUTXIKO Elkartea participated in the Danborrada (Drummer parade) along with other associations in town.
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February
Carnival in Hendaye
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12th April
MUTXIKO elkartea participated in the dancer’s festival EUSKAL HERRIKO DANTZALDIA 2008 in Gallarta, Biscay. Together with Mutxiko, these groups took part in the festival:
Meakako Adiskideak (Irun)
Meatzaldeko Harrigorria Dantza Taldea (Abanto)
From the 7th to the 9th of June
Mutxiko received the visit of Rancho Folclorico de Outeiro from Outeiro, Viana do Castelo, in Portugal. Mutxiko travelled to Viana in 2007, and this time it was the Portuguese group who came to Hendaye (both towns are twinned). During their stay they had the chance to visit Hendaye, Hondarribia, San Sebastian, …Both groups offered a dance Performance in Daniel Ugarte (Belzenia) pilota court in Hendaye. Our thanks to the Town hall of Hendaye and the twinning committee for their help hosting the Portuguese group.
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12th and 24th July
Mutxiko Elkartea offered two performances in the Holliday center Haiçabia in Hendaye.
19th July and 12th August
Mutxiko offered two complete dance performances in the Chourio pilota court in Ascain, as part of the summer activities programme of that town.
10th August
Euskal Jaia
Mutxiko took part in the parade of the Euskal Jaia
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13th August
Performance in Sokoburu, Hendaye, as part of the activities the town organises for the summer.
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11th September
Mutxiko offered a complete dance performance in the trinquet (small covered pilota court) in Ascain, as part of the summer activities programme of that town.
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From the 16th to the 31st August
Voyage to Argentina
An unforgettable trip for the Group. Mutxiko Elkartea, together with « Meakako adiskideak » from Irun, travelled to Argentina. 28 members of the group had the chance to visit and offer different performances in these towns:
In Mendoza, thanks to the local Basque Center ‘Denak Bat’, a performance was offered in the pilota court
In San Juan, thanks to the local Basque Center, a performance was offered in the Sarmiento theatre
In Córdoba, a performance was offered thanks to the local Basque Center “Gure Txokoa”
In Paraná, a performance was offered in the public theatre “3 de Febrero”, together with “Urrundik”, the dance group of the local Basque Center that holds the same name.
In Buenos Aires, with the help of the members of the Basque Center a performance was offered in the trinquet. More than 200 people gathered to see the performance, which was a perfect way to say good-bye that long-dreamt voyage. With a final farandole together with the public of Buenos Aires, the group said good bye to Argentina.
For both groups it was the first time in America, and it was a trip full of emotions and enriching experiences. Our thanks to the people in the Basque Centers that we visited, for their warmth and for taking such a good care of ourselves. We will never forget you and the beautiful land of Argentina.
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5th October
Prentsaketa
The ”prentsaketa” or pressing of the apple is held every year, and they show how to press the apple for the making of cider, a very typical Basque drink. Mutxiko danced ” sagar-dantza” or dance of the apple, followed by Mutxikoak, and other popular dances.
From the 10th to the 13th October
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
The authorities in Viana invited some representatives of the different associations in Hendaye, in order to take part in the different activities they had organised to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the signature of the twinning agreement between both towns. 7 members from Mutxiko Elkartea travelled to Viana and danced in the streets of the Portuguese town.
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