"The surveys and consultations carried out in society in previous years already illustrated the growing opinion of the people of Hondarribia in favor of understanding, peaceful coexistence and equality between men and women in this celebration," said Ararteko in a statement.
According to Lezertua, this opinion did not conform to the "extreme expression of black plastics" produced in the Basque Country. According to Lezertua, this declaration was supported by those who "did not want to acknowledge the change society has undergone on the road to achieving full equality".
Ararteko has been hopeful that women will soon be able to participate in the Alarde in an equal manner, in a "normalized and peaceful" manner.