The march has made Bilbao the centre of thousands of Euskaltzales
The activities are divided into three main areas: the sports centre in Txurdinaga has become a stage for musical and adventure proposals; the Parque Europa has brought together numerous families thanks to activities for children; and the Ikastola Kirikiño has hosted workshops, games, performances and karaoke sessions, among others.
Opening ceremony of the march. Photo: Department of Education
In the Txurdinaga district of Bilbao Aizkaiko\u00A0ikastolen jai handia Ibilaldia is being held today, Sunday, organized bythe Ikastola Kirikiño . With the weather, from the first hour of the morning thousands and thousands of Euskaltzales are approaching the area to enjoy a special festival that combines Basque culture, culture and culture.
The opening ceremony, presented by the alumni Amaia Usandizagaand Ainhize Vega , was attended by numerous authorities, including Juan Mari Aburto, Mayor of Bilbao Albo; Elixabete Etxanobe, Deputy General of Bizkaia ; Begoña Pedrosa, Counsellor of Education A, and Ibone Bengoetxea, Vice-President A0
Pedrosa has said that the Basque language is "a language of coexistenceand social cohesion ", especially in an increasingly diverse society, in which children and families live with different stories, languages and trajectories. Therefore, according to Pedrosa, the challenge is not only to teach the Basque language, but to create spaces that use the language naturally and to help more people feel part of the community 0.
He has also stressed that the revitalization of the Basque language is the responsibility of all, including institutions, social partners, schools, families and citizens.
Accompanied by the music of the txalaparta, the event began with an aurresku of welcome to the Euskaltzales present. There was also the participation of the giants andthe choreography of the song Hiri kiribili bil! , specially prepared by the students of the ikastola.
Kirikiño Ikastola officials have handed over the witness tothe Ikastola Bihotz Gaztea of Santurtzi, who has taken over the organization of the next edition of the party.
At the moment, the activities are divided into three main areas: the Txurdinaga sports centre has become a stage for musical and adventure proposals; the Europa Park has brought together a large number of families thanks to activities for children; and the Ikastola Kirikiño has hosted workshops, games, performances and karaoke sessions, among others.
Throughout the day, there will be countless activities for children in all areas, including the EITB MAKUSI spacefor young audiences in the Children's City that will be located in the Ikastola Kirikiño. For adventurers, the most daring will be able to face thechallenge ofthe EITB Tower Conquis in the sports center.
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