House and Family in the Basque Country
House and Family in the Basque Country
The roof was originally erected prior to the walls, foundations and other constructive elements of the house.
Family Diet in the Basque Country
Family Diet in the Basque Country
Food was grown on the family small holding or bought from local markets, which, in turn, were supplied with food grown locally. A few products, nearly always non-staples, complemented local or household self-supply.
Children’s Games in the Basque Country
Children’s Games in the Basque Country
Txirristi-mirristi, gerrena, plat, olio-zopa, kikili-salda, urrup edan edo klik, ikimilikiliklik. Drawing lots chant
Traditional Medicine in the Basque Country
Traditional Medicine in the Basque Country
Zantiratu, zan urrutu, zana bere lekuan sartu.Spell against sprains
Rites from Birth to Marriage in the Basque Country
Rites from Birth to Marriage in the Basque Country
Haurrak negarrik ez, titirik ez. A baby who does not cry, does not suckle.
Funeral Rites in the Basque Country
Funeral Rites in the Basque Country
Fue común que los participantes en el cortejo fúnebre, tanto familiares del difunto como vecinos, llevaran ofrendas de pan y de luz.
Ganaderia y pastoreo en Vasconia
Ganaderia y pastoreo en Vasconia
Artaldearentzat artzain guti hobe ainitz baino. Donde muchos mandan, ninguno obedece, y todo perece.
Agricultura en Vasconia
Agricultura en Vasconia
Tanto los linares como los huertos constituían las piezas más delicadas del espacio agrícola, las más entrañables en la concepción de la propiedad particular del agricultor, las más incorporadas a su patrimonio familiar.
