2. Dancing is a key part of Basque identity.
Key words: Participation, integration, social interaction and
conviviality.
3. There are carnivals, processions and parades as well as
contemporary creations. Highly technical and popular,
spontaneous and cultural, Basque dancing reflects the
complex nature of Basque society
4. Music plays a central role in Basque culture. Music
ranges from folk, which is symbolized by folk instruments
such as the alboka and txalaparta, to more modern
forms of expression, especially punk and metal.
9. Singing tradition
The Basque people are especially given to singing.
There are ballads dating from the 15th century
that have been passed from parents to children by
word of mouth.