Jaialdi

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My last name, Aldape (Al-dopp-ee), is Basque.
Weirdly enough, outside of the Basque country, the largest population of Basque people is in Boise, Idaho. Every 5 years, there is an internationally renowned festival called Jaialdi (High-all-dee), where Basques from around the world come together to celebrate our culture.

This app is an innovative way for the event to connect and inform participants, support local businesses, and get the non-Basque community in Boise involved.

app walk-through

My great grandfather and great grandmother in their early years.

My great grandfather and great grandmother in their later years.

My great grandfather and my dad.

All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren (with no one looking at the right camera)

The Basque Center in downtown Boise, right after my great grandfather helped build it in 1949.

My parents with me as a baby in front of the Basque Center in 2001.

My dad and I having my first legal drink where he used to spend time with his grandfather in 2021.

My great grandfather and great grandmother in their early years.

My great grandfather and great grandmother in their later years.

My great grandfather and my dad.

All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren (with no one looking at the right camera)

The Basque Center in downtown Boise, right after my great grandfather helped build it in 1949.

why did i make this app?

Moving from the west at 12 meant being far from extended family and immersed in Basque culture. This project honors my great grandfather, Pancho, who was integral to the Basque community in Boise.

While I might not be able to speak Basque or be close enough to always participate in family events, this was my way to engage in my family’s culture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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