Culture

The origins of the Basque people are still a mystery. 

Their unique language is called Euskera and is unrelated to any Indo-European language today.  Linguists and scholars have not been able to link it with any other known language.  

Basque is apparently the only language remaining of those spoken in southwestern Europe before the Roman conquest. Their culture has resulted in setting themselves apart from the rest of Europe. Living in a remote area with rural character and this resulted in conflict with the modern, urban and Spanish culture associated with industrialization.

The Basques are considered by some to be direct descendants of the Iberians, people who once inhabited Spain. Their ancient culture is filled with undated legends and customs. They are friendly, independent people who were known in the middle ages as skilled boat makers and courageous whale hunters and frequently went far across the Atlantic Ocean in their boats.  Later generations grew up in an agrarian society and worked with their livestock on isolated mountain farms throughout the Pyrenees Mountains.

The connection between the Basque people and their culture has helped in the free trade and open door to the neighbouring developing countries. They also have a large-scale fishing trading and the best finest fishermen traders.

They are well known for their herding and farming. Their culture and history is rich, colourful and interesting. 

Argentina, one of the majority of Basque emigrants as well as the Basque culture has contributed to Argentina’s culture.