Basking in Basque culture in New London
August 17, 2019 12:00 am
• Last Updated: August 17, 2019 6:17 pm
Pedro 'Kepa' Mendia of Cheshire and others attending the Basque Festival join members of the Ruby Mountain Ardi Baltsa dance group in a dance on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The event took place on Parade Plaza in New London and was hosted by the New England Basque Club. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
New London — Despite a rain delay, the Basque Festival was held Saturday on Parade Plaza, hosted by the New England Basque Club.
People sit down to eat at tables set up on a closed section of State Street on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in New London during the Basque Festival. The event took place on Parade Plaza and was hosted by the New England Basque Club. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
During a light rain people eat and chat at tables set up on a closed section of State Street on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in New London during the Basque Festival. The event hosted by the New England Basque Club took place on Parade Plaza and was delayed starting due to heavy rain Saturday morning and early afternoon. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Francie Mendive, left, waits her turn Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, while she watches Kiaya Sabala Memeo as they perform a contemporary Basque dance during the Basque Festival. The women are with the Ruby Mountain Ardi Baltsa dance group from Elko, Nev. The event took place on Parade Plaza in New London and was hosted by the New England Basque Club. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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