Larceny, Valour

I previously commented on Kilometroak, an annual walk-a-thon event to raise money for Basque-speaking schools. This year's event took place in Tolosa, where many participants were wearing t-shirts in support of Herrira, a prisoner's rights group that has recently been subject to some difficulties. 

Herri kirolak, because we do sports differently in the country. You know you want to try it. 

Another big deal issue not only in these parts but in the Spanish state in general is the LOMCE, or the Wert educational reform law. There were some really large protests/strikes in public education facilities everywhere last week. People are upset because the law cuts funding to public education as part of the current austerity measures, and it also undermines the ability of autonomous communities to oversee their own education policy, especially with regards to linguistic requirements. Bear in mind that schools in this region are often bilingual (Basque-Spanish) if not trilingual (Basque-Spanish-English), and the law is attempting to take away autonomous community authority and assert the supremacy of the Spanish language.   

Some really good music with an accordion and a nyckleharpa.

Lots of people. Possibly too many. And it was extremely loud. But the incredible support that people show for their schools is pretty impressive.