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The French Basque Country

Season 3 Episode 9 | 26m 46s

Mickela attends Le Fete de Bayonne to celebrate the traditions of the French Basque Country – from dancing the Fandango to handling giant puppets with Kilika to tasting the traditional foods of the area, Mickela dons her festive white and red colors to fit in as a local. She also experiences the renowned Pastorale, an annual performance depicting a story from Basque history.

Aired: 04/30/20
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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