# Basque cultural and diaspora celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basque-cultural-and-diaspora-celebrations > Updated: 2026-09-05T20:32:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Basque cultural heritage and identity are being celebrated through various initiatives in Argentina and Spain. In Argentina, the Betirako Basque dance group from Tandil embarked on a two-week immersion and training trip to the Basque Country as part of the ‘Herencia Viva-Herentzia Bizia’ project. This initiative includes participation in local dance courses and performances scheduled for Basque Diaspora Day. Additionally, the III Basque Diaspora Festival was inaugurated in Chacabuco, featuring traditional music, dance, games, and gastronomy, such as the preparation of large portions of vizcaína tripe. In Spain, commemorations include honoring the 130th anniversary of the birth of Jesús María de Leizaola. During a ceremony in Donostia, Lehendakari Imanol Pradales described Leizaola and José Antonio Agirre as “custodians of Basque self-government and democratic legitimacy” during their exile. These tributes align with the broader celebrations surrounding Basque Diaspora Day. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Basque culture celebrated through festivals and historical tributes Basque heritage is being celebrated through the III Basque Diaspora Festival in Chacabuco, Argentina, and historical commemorations of leaders Agirre and Leizaola in Spain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basque-culture-celebrated-through-festivals-and-historical-tributes ### 2026-08-30: Basque cultural initiatives launch in Argentina and Spain Basque dance groups from Argentina are embarking on a cultural immersion trip to the Basque Country, while Bilbao launches new local commerce initiatives through the HemenGO Shopping program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basque-cultural-initiatives-launch-in-argentina-and-spain --- Cite as: Basque cultural and diaspora celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/basque-cultural-and-diaspora-celebrations