The Azkoitia Gaztetxe is the venue for this year's Gaztetxeak Bertsotan final, an initiative aimed at strengthening youth centers and using bertsolarismo as a platform for youth issues. Twenty-four bertsolaris participated in pairs this year, with three pairs reaching the final stage.
Organizers emphasized that the final serves as a claim for the importance of these youth spaces, especially given recent closures. The choice of Azkoitia reflects a commitment to supporting emerging projects. The audience will play an active role, as they are responsible for choosing the winning pair.
“"The gaztetxe project transcends generations, and that is what we want to reflect on the day of the final."
Saturday's program begins at 14:30 with a lunch. At 16:30, the band Berun will perform, followed by a bertso-poteo through local bars at 18:00. The final starts at 20:30, and the day will conclude with concerts by Ameba and Sekule at the Zurt bar.
