Lizarra, euskara eta festa: hizkuntza bat espazio bila

Abstract

This work presents a part of a doctoral thesis that aims to analyze, from the perspective of language socialization, how the Basque language affinity of young people in Lizarra is built and practiced. The goal of this article is to take a step toward achieving the thesis's objective, primarily by observing the presence of the Basque language in the streets during festive events in Lizarra and, secondly, by taking the first step to identify leisure spaces where Basque may have the greatest presence, observing some bars and the campsite. The results of 16 observations show that Spanish is dominant, but Basque has a presence around certain individuals and in specific spaces. Moreover, Basque speakers from other parts of the Basque Country and cultural expressions play a significant role in the presence of Basque.