CATALONIA -- Castells simultanis a set capitals europees pel dret de decidir - VilaWeb
Castells simultanis a set capitals europees pel dret de decidir - VilaWeb
Castles simultaneous seven European cities the right to decide
'Catalans Want to vote. Human towers for Democracy 'is the motto of the action, promoted by Òmnium supported by the Coordinator of Gang Castelleres Paris, Brussels, London, Lisbon, Geneva, Berlin and Barcelona. It's seven European cities have confirmed that on June 8 raised a host of castles to claim the right to decide the Catalans. The action, driven by Omnium Cultural , has the theme ' Catalans Want to vote. Human towers for Democracy '-' We want to vote. Castles for democracy '.
Taking advantage of international prominence and importance in the
world casteller Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010, the
goal is to be able to claim the query November 9 sovereignty and
internationalize the process by mobilizing civil society both within
Catalonia and outside.
To ensure the action has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise a
minimum of € 120,000, representing 30% of the € 400,000 needed. Gangs castle act abroad, cover much of the costs themselves. The rest of the cost paid Omnium.
Fundraising-through-platform Verkami began today and will end May 15. Has released an edited video presentation with voice actor Lluis Soler images of cars castle.
In the presentation, Muriel Casals has drawn parallels between elements of the castle and the process by world right decision.
On the one hand, spoke of the 'pineapple' castle - 'the unseen, but it
is so important' as other-and the child at the child indicated that the
castle is has been loaded but it also shows the 'fragility'.
The process needs to carry forward this pineapple and at the same time,
all who observe them aware that there is a certain fragility, "Casals
said.
'Catalans Want to vote.
Human Towers for Democracy 'wants to use the fact that some of the
major castles incorporate universal values such as hard work,
community work, perseverance, courage and solidarity. Values that the organizers also want to use to project Catalonia as a country abroad. 'We want to reach normal European citizens, who are often unaware Catalans' said Quim Torra, member of the board of Omnium.
Actions: from the Tower of London Brigde Square of Nations in Geneva
On June 8, it is expected that the League of Young Children Valleys act against known London Bridge, Tower Bridge. La Vella de Valls will be in Paris next to the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars park. In the Grande Place in Brussels will Castellers Villefranche. And Castellers Saints go to Lisbon, where buildings raise before the Tower of Bethlehem.
Meanwhile, the Children Reus act against the headquarters of the United
Nations in Geneva and Berlin will be the fate of Xics Granollers.
The day ends with a 'double action' in Barcelona, one in Plaça Sant
Jaume in Barcelona with Castellers, Boy Castellers Sabadell and
Terrassa, and another in the square Gaudí's Sagrada Familia Castellers. The organizers have not yet closed the list of cities or gang.
Missing Madrid
Why no capital Madrid on the list?
Muriel Casals said that at some point had thought, but added that the
planned outputs one search 'people friendly', go to places where there
is a core of people to consolidate and expand the friends' , expensive
campaign also has the support of Catalan clubs and organizations abroad. 'And maybe now Madrid is a territory where, at the moment, what are most eager to see is our tower, "he said.
