Bertsolarism has been declared intangible cultural heritage
Ana Herrera Counselor of the Department of Culture, Sport and Youth affairs made the decision public after the session of Government today. A ceremony to present the new designation will be held on the 20th of June.
Playing with words on the big screen
Experiences of improvisers from seven countries are gathered in the documentary "Mundu bat ahoz aho", as well as opinion by experts in oral culture.
Mintzola presents the world improvised verse singing map
The map devised by Xenpelar Documentation Centre is a database which gathers the different expressions of the improvised verse singing.
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Bertsolarism has been declared intangible cultural heritage
Ana Herrera Counselor of the Department of Culture, Sport and Youth affairs made the decision public after the session of Government today. A ceremony to present the new designation will be held on the 20th of June.
The phenomenon of bertsolaritza in Frisia
Having become fascinated and enthused by bertsolaritza, five Frisians want to try and let the age old Basque bertsolaritza flourish on Frisian soil. The first seed will be planted on Friday, 18th of May, presenting the "Bartelje!" project and with the premiere of a Frisian documentary about the Basque bertsolaritza.
Terraza Mintzola will become a vantage point for international experts
Along with the Basque fans, international experts and improvisers will be able to follow the final of the Bertsolaris Championship live. This is due to take place on 17th December. Thanks to the ongoing work of the Mintzola Oral Workshop, international experts have been invited to the Terraza Mintzola, which will be set up in the BEC.
The Government of Navarre will declare bertsolarismo a good of Intangible Cultural Interest
Bertsolarism will receive the highest level of protection afforded under Regional Law; the measure will take effect in the autumn.