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Bilbao, Bizkaia.  On Sunday, September 15, a group of Mexican-Basques living in the Basque Country gathered in Gordexola (Bizkaia) to celebrate the Mexican Independence day, one of the first Mexican holidays.  There were around 20 in attendance and all were born or lived in Mexico for a time, and had the Basque club in common.

Maitena Jauregui Belausteguigoitia, organized the meal and explained, “The gathering was wonderful,” and during the day they shared memories, anecdotes and songs.  Some of those in attendance were Amaya Plazas and her husband, Ma. Olatz Zubeldia, Ricardo García del Villar (other supporters of the event), Luis Fica and his wife, Jon Azua and his sister Miren, Begoña Cano and her sister, Eneko Belausteguigoitia and Santiago Aguirre. And from Mexico, Julen Ruiz de Azua and his wife Miren also joined in the festivities.

[Everyone had a great time a the Mexican-Basque meal]

Many friends were not able to attend the meal but nevertheless, the event was deemed a success and organizers plan to do it again next year.

San Mames Debut

On the other hand, the Euskal Etxea in Mexico City published on its Facebook page that on September 16th the Athletic Fan Club gathered at the clubhouse to watch the game that inaugurated the new San Mames Stadium.  Attending were 40 adults and 20 children, many dressed in Athletic gear and a great time was had by all, which was helped by the ending score 3-2 against Celta.

[Many children also attended sporting their Athletic t-shirts proudly]

Finally, yesterday, Member Miguel Larregui and other volunteers of the Basque club gathered food for the victims of the floods in Guerrero at the Euskal Etxea headquarters.