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Gure Sagardoa, the cider shouting “txotx!”
A drink made from fermented apple juice, with 5% alcohol. Before the 19th century, it was consumed daily in many Guipuzcoan homes, since wine from the viticulturing plains was difficult to acquire. Nowadays...
La Gilda “salty, green and a little spicy”
La Gilda is a pickle that combines olive, chilli and preserved anchovy, joined by a toothpick. Its name refers to the main character of the film "Gilda", played by actress Rita Hayworth in 1946, since the flag is...
Mikel Laboa, the bird without a cage
Mikel Laboa (Donostia, June 15, 1934 - December 1, 2008) was one of the most important singer-songwriters in Basque at the end of the 20th century. He studied Medicine in Pamplona, a profession that he combined with music throughout his life. Founder member...
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