Zuberoa’s maskaradak (masquerades) are without a doubt an important celebration within the basque culture. Basque carnivals are spectacular rituals where social function, symbolic heritage, and the marvelous dances of basque carnivals come to life. Each year, the youth of a Zuberoa’s town take on the responsibility of preparing and bringing the maskaradak to other localities. […]
Maskaradak – The Traditional Basque Carnivals Leer más »
One of the most important Basque Traditions is Santa Agueda (Agate Deuna in Basque), and the Catholic Church commemorates this feast on February 5th. In popular tradition, this celebration begins on the eve, that is, the late evening of February 4th. The eve of Santa Águeda is a significant event in numerous towns across the
Santa Agueda – The Basque Tradition With The Deepest Meaning Leer más »
The Pintxo is possibly the most recognized culinary expression of Basque food in the Basque Country. It is basically miniature cuisine elevated to an art form, forming vibrant displays on bar counters. Legend has it that pintxos emerged in the 1930s in San Sebastian, specifically at La Espiga Bar. An establishment that is still open
The Origin Of The Pintxo Leer más »
Bilbao is a distinctive and vibrant city, brimming with opportunities and delightful places to explore. Yet, if your stay in the capital of Vizcaya extends, and you have the luxury of time to discover its surroundings, you won’t regret embarking on these 5 day trips from Bilbao that are absolutely essential. Haute Couture and Txakoli
5 day trips from Bilbao Leer más »
Everyone knows that Basque gastronomy is a cornerstone of its culture, built upon two pillars: food and drink. Both are so crucial that Basque people celebrate the start of many seasons by following ancient and unique traditions. This past week, there were events about Basque cider and Basque’s white wine: txakoli, which showed good examples
The great week of the traditional Basque drinks Leer más »
Famous Filipino Chef Reggie Aspiras recently visited Basque Country with Basqvium. She learned about Basque culture and food during her stay. This is an interview in which she tells us how was the experience. Reggie Aspiras: «Tourists appreciate the fact that, in Euskadi, food is a religion» The famous Filipino chef finds that tradition and
The collaboration of Basqvium with the chef Reggie Aspiras Leer más »
After many months of preparation, meetings and decision making between Basqvium and chef Reggie Aspiras, we developed an itinerary with the best gastronomic experiences in Basque Region to bring the “Kitchens of the World” program from the Philippines direct to the Basque Country. These are highly personalized culinary tours that focus on learning secretly guarded
Kitchens of the World – From the Phillipines to the Basque Country Leer más »
Here in the leading global capital of gastronomy, cuisine from India is making hadline news. There is a huge interest and appetite for it. And it is here in the historic Sociedad Bilbaina, in the throbbing heart of the capital of the Basque, Spain, that two brilliant Indian chefs are making India proud. They’ve flown
The Times of India – India Shining Leer más »
ARTÍCULO COMPLETO AQUÍ Este evento, que podría considerarse la segunda edición de “Basque-Indian Fusion”, fue organizado por Basqvium El evento contó con la participación de dos grandes chefs indios: Hussain Shahzad y el chef con una estrella Michelín Sameer Taneja. Shazad trabajó en el Eleven Madison Park de Nueva York antes de regresar a la India y unirse al equipo
Las Gastronomías India y Vasca fueron las protagonistas del «India Shining» Leer más »
La semana pasada, Basqvium, Food, Culture & Luxury Experiences en su ánimo de fomentar los proyectos interculturales entre Euskadi y el resto del mundo, puso en marcha “India Shining”, lo que podría considerarse la segunda edición de “Basque-Indian Fusion”, organizando para ello distintos encuentros, en los que la cultura y las gastronomías india y vasca