Herri kirolak, or Basque rural sports, require great amounts of strength, speed, endurance, and willpower. Out of the fifteen traditional events, we showcased nine at the Folklife Festival, including stone lifting, anvil lifting, and tug-of-war. Unique to the Basque country, rural sports originated from daily tasks of farming and fishing life, and both men and women needed to be strong to carry out these strenuous tasks. As the world became more industrialized, these activities became less about

Ready to be an Aizkolari? 🪵🪾 Aizkolaritza is the ancient Basque sport of wood chopping, where strength, skill, and precision meet. 🌲 This sport was once a vital part of everyday life for lumberjacks, who relied on their expertise to work in the forests. Today, it’s a thrilling competition that celebrates tradition and technique💪 Every strike of the axe is more than just power—it’s a connection to the past, a test of endurance, and a true display of respect for nature. 🌍 — Aizkolaritza🌲 Est

At Jaialdi’s Sports Night, feats of strength take center stage, from wood chopping to hay bale tossing to lifting stones weighing hundreds of pounds. But for one Boise family, the spectacle is more than just tradition. #Idahonews #basque #strongman | CBS 2 Boise

Step into the world of Basque rural sports (or Herri Kirolak), where raw power and tradition collide 💪🏋️ Meet Joseba, an incredible father and the driving force behind a Stone Lifting school in Spain, that's striving for inclusion in sports. He's not just teaching the right techniques, he's igniting a passion for strength and determination in the next generation. His 18-year-old daughter, Udane is following in her dad's footsteps proving that strength knows no gender 💪❤️ #Strength #Lifting #S

🎉 August in the Basque Country: Three Cities, One Spirit, Endless Celebration 🎭🌊🎶 This summer, Euskadi comes alive with music, tradition, and joy. Three capital cities, three unique festivals, and one invitation: experience Basque culture at its most vibrant. 📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz 🗓 August 4–9 During the La Virgen Blanca Festivitiest, the city bursts with festive spirit as Celedón descends from the sky, filling the streets with music, dancing, and a truly local atmosphere. 📍 Donostia / San Se