Celebrities with Makilas Alberdi
Many celebrities have had the honour of being awarded a makila
The Basque President, Imanol Pradales, receives the makila from the Euroregion from the President of Navarre, María Chivite
The makila in the Basque institutional context The makila is
Presentation of the Honor Makila to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was received in Vitoria-Gasteiz by Lehendakari
Presentation of the Traditional Basque Makila to Aitor Esteban, President of the PNV, in 2025
A symbol of leadership, tradition, and Basque craftsmanship In 2025,
Presentation of the Traditional Basque Makila to British chef Heston Blumenthal
A tribute to culinary excellence and Basque traditionRenowned British chef
Fermín Muguruza kicks off his international tour at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla with a makila and Basque walking stick in hand
A tribute to Basque culture, music, and craftsmanshipFermín Muguruza, a
Presentation of a makila to Pedro Subijana – San Sebastián Gastronomika 2024
A tribute to gastronomic excellence and Basque traditionDuring San Sebastián
Chef Alain Ducasse receives a handcrafted makila at San Sebastián Gastronomika 2024
A tribute to culinary excellence and Basque traditionAlain Ducasse, world-renowned
Michael Portillo receives a traditional Basque makila during the filming of “The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo” for Channel 5
A gesture of appreciation for his interest in Basque craftsmanshipDuring
Presentation of a traditional Basque makila to Élisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France
A gesture of recognition towards Basque cultureDuring her visit to
Cyclist Markel Irizar receives an artisan makila as a tribute to his sporting career
A tribute with the authentic traditional Basque staffCyclist Markel Irizar,
Nerea Ibarzabal, winner of “Bizkaiko Bertsolari Txapelketa” championship, receives an authentic Basque traditional staff
A tribute with the authentic traditional Basque makilaNerea Ibarzabal, bertsolari,
Presentation of a Basque handcrafted makila to Andoni Ortuzar for his third term as PNV president
An honour with the authentic traditional Basque walking stick.In a
Presentation of a handcrafted makila, the traditional Basque walking stick, to Uruguayan President José Mujica
An institutional gift with the authentic traditional Basque walking stick.In
Presentation of a Basque honorary makila to the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
An international tribute with the authentic traditional Basque makila.In a
The Iñigo Urkullu lehendakari’s makila: symbol of Basque institutional power and Basque craftsmanship
The makila, an emblem of continuity and respect in the
M. Jean Paul Huchon, President of the Île-de-France region. 2002
In 2002, Lehendakari (President of Basque Country) Juan José Ibarretxe
Juan José Ibarretxe presents a silver makila of honour to Mohamed Abdelaziz
A makila of honour bridging cultures and traditions.The President of
Five democratic Presidents pay tribute in Gernika with the traditional Basque makila
The makila, a symbol of respect in the tribute to
Carlos Garaikoetxea presents a traditional makila to Pope John Paul II
A handcrafted makila as a gesture of respect and tradition.The
Presentation of the Honor Makila to Álvaro Uribe, 39th President of the Republic of Colombia
Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship in
Presentation of Traditional Makila to Adolfo Suárez
Traditional Makila and Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship Full of
Presentation of Traditional Makila to Emil Zátopek
Traditional Makila and Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship in Medlar
Presentation of Gold-Plated Honor Makila to King of Spain, Juan Carlos I de Borbón
Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Distinguished Basque Craftsmanship.During
Silver Honor Makila Presented to Camilo José Cela
Silver Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship
