Herri Kirolak

Herri Kirolak refers to traditional Basque sports focused on strength, endurance, and skill, often involving rural or agricultural tasks. These sports include activities like wood chopping, stone lifting, hay bale tossing, and tug-of-war. They celebrate Basque cultural heritage and community identity, showcasing physical prowess through challenging, practical competitions. Herri Kirolak are practiced in regional festivals and events, emphasizing tradition, physical fitness, and local pride, and they serve to preserve and promote Basque rural customs and history.