Benasque (Benás, in the local dialect) is a town in the county of Ribagorza, province of Huesca, (Spain). It is the main town in the Benasque Valley, located in the heart of the Pyrenees and surrounded by the highest peaks in that range.
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Language
The regional language of Benasque is an Aragonese dialect that shares features with Catalan and Gascon Occitan. It is usually called Patués ("Patois") by its native speakers. Possessing features that are transitional between Aragonese and Catalan, it has sometimes been classified as a variety of Catalan.
To promote the local language, the local council has held an annual writing and poetry competition in Patués since 1999. Separate awards are given to young and adult authors.
Sightseeing
External links
- Benasque Guide
- Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual
- Benasqués - an article about the culture and the language of Benasque in Gran Enciclopedia Aragonesa OnLine (Spanish)
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