Celebration of Vitoria-Gasteiz without discrimination
- The Gora Gasteiz initiative has achieved its objective: It was born last November to claim a city free from discrimination by spreading xenophobic and racist messages driven by partisan interests. It was completed on 18 April, driven by the great support of the Gasteiztarras.
Following the statements of the mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Javier Maroto, about the people receiving social benefits, Gora Gasteiz emerged in defense of equal rights and opportunities and during these four months its officials have pointed out that they have fulfilled their objective well, since many groups and people have joined the demand and are designing an open and plural city, based on coexistence.
“We can respond to hatred with hatred. But we decided that this society is not worth it. Conflict, tension, the dynamics of attack and defence are not worth it. And you and the black have faced us through colors, solidarity with conflict, uniformization, demand for more rights to cut rights, music to insult,” several members explained.
A party for diversity
The feast of 18 April has put an end to the day: in defence of diversity and social rights, thousands of people joined the party. The corner of social movements, children’s games, music, dance… and the kalejiras of noon were “Gora Gasteiz! Stop Racism!” had the main motto. Faced with this “absolute irresponsibility” that has occurred in recent months, “every time a neighborhood shame occurs, we will respond with Vitorian pride, together, with strength and color!” the organizers stressed.
Protected by known faces
There are many citizens who have joined the movement. Among them, many known names: Bernardo Atxaga, Iñaki Iriondo, Irati Anda, Karmele Jaio, Karra Elejalde, Katixa Agirre, Mikel Urdangarin, Oihane Perea, Igor González de Galdeano, Izaskun Moyua, Unax Ugalde, and others.
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