In recent weeks, actors, EITB presenters, and bertsolaris have participated in a campaign to support Euskal Udalekuak, the entity that managed the children's camp in Bernedo, which led to numerous complaints of alleged sexual freedom offenses against minors. Some of them encourage citizens to register for these activities.
This support stems from their own experiences attending these communal spaces in their youth. "I have great memories of Euskal Udalekuak," says Kike Amonarriz, an ETB presenter, in a video. He adds, "When I was 13, I spoke Basque at home, but at school and with all my friends in Tolosa, I communicated in Spanish. Then, a priest from the Escolapios encouraged my parents to send me to Euskal Udalekuak in Abaigar, and there I discovered a new world. Suddenly, I was living in Basque."
“"I had a great experience on more than one occasion during my childhood at Euskal Udalekuak, and I can't think of a better place to spend the summer."
Other campaign participants convey more concise messages of support for the organization. "If you are a child or teenager, I encourage you to go there. And, if you are a parent, to send your children there. A kiss and until next time. Gora Euskal Udalekuak!", says singer-songwriter Olatz Salvador.
Actors Jon Plazaola (known for the series Allí abajo, among other works) and Aitziber Garmendia (with several appearances in Machos Alfa) perhaps sent the most amusing video. Both perform a dialogue where they play with the idea that they wish to go to these udalekus but can no longer sign up because they've "missed their chance." "Take advantage, you who are still young enough."
The organization has also received support from bertsolari, journalist, and writer Nerea Ibarzabal (two-time Bizkaia bertsolaritza champion): "If you want to spend a few days in Basque this summer surrounded by pleasant people, sign up for Euskal Udalekuak." The list of supporters is long and also includes the clowns Pirritx eta Porrotx, journalist Xabier Usabiaga, university professor and sociologist Maider Galardi, and the collective Nafarroako Trabestiak.




