The Torrevieja Carnival in Alicante (Spain) was embroiled in heated controversy after the parade, which provoked strong criticism and reactions on social networks. The proposal of the Osadía troupe, made up of a group of participants in provocative costumes, The focus was on the criticism of various political and social ideologies, particularly in the context of feminism and LGBT+ groups.
Confirmed! The video is from the Torrevieja Carnival and was published by Diario de la Vega.
But… no one noticed they were girls! pic.twitter.com/7RtWJ47CI0— Esteban Navarro Soriano (@EstebanNavarroS) February 13, 2024
The participants, minors, wore costumes that simulated barely covered bodies, with open colored jackets, ties, nipple shields, lingerie, fishnet stockings and heels. In addition, they carried flags on their backs with allusions to right-wing and left-wing parties. and political opinions on gender issues. Surprisingly, the children’s section of the same troupe also took part with similar outfits, which caused strong disapproval on social networks.
The video of the parade quickly spread across online platforms and caused a stir a series of insults and disqualifications that came mainly from groups close to the extreme right. The ultra-Catholic association “Christian Lawyers” announced that it would file a complaint against the city councilor of the festival, Rosario Martínez, and those responsible for the association that organizes the carnival and the Osadía troupe.
The Osadía troupe, known for its striking proposalShe had already caused controversy in previous years with controversial costumes. However, this time the criticism intensified, particularly due to the participation of children in similar outfits in the children’s parade.
This happened during the Carnival of Torrevieja, Alicante. pic.twitter.com/FuVeh3Xntd
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On platforms like X, groups like Christian Lawyers and public figures like Wall Street Wolverine and Lucía Etxebarría expressed strong criticism. Insults and disqualifications were also directed at the Torrevieja city councilwhich fully finances the carnival, and to Mayor Eduardo Dolón, who was branded a “queer bigot”, a “sick pedophile” and the “cause of the depravity” of the celebrations. Some even suggested checking the mayor’s PC.
In responseMayor Dolón made a statement supporting the large Carnival family and the board of the carnival club. He defended the critical, satirical and provocative nature of the event and pointed out that it was completely inappropriate to take the event out of context. He explained that the city council will not censor or monitor the costumes of the Osadía troupe, They argue that they are completely free to decide what they want to portray.
The controversy also affected Pablo Samper, councilor for the Sueña Torrevieja party, who defended the Osadía costumes and received insults and accusations on social networks. YesAmper emphasized the importance of defending freedom, transgression and satire in Carnival. He pointed out that the Dauntless costumes weren’t the only provocative things in the parade.
In the middle of the debate on social networks, Pilar Aroca López, a retired psychiatrist and grandmother of one of the children taking part, responded to the allegations: It was clarified that the children were dressed as Aitana Ocaña, the singer, and not as a prostitute as suggested in some comments.
Disgusting scenes from the annual carnival parade in Torrevieja, southern Spain on Sunday, small children in lingerie with ‘Pride’ flags attached while adults look on!
Everyone should be involved and arrested, what the fuck, man?! pic.twitter.com/ja5c0rOI7I— BravoZulu17 (@BravoZulu__17) February 14, 2024
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