A dusty workshop
Recently, Granollers’ fiesta major has been at the center of controversy due to a workshop called ‘Tècniques aplicades de Guerrilla Urbana’, organized by the group known as Blaucops. This activity, which was part of the official festive program, has provoked an intense debate on social networks and has even reached the authorities of the local government.
The council’s reaction
The Town Council of Granollers has had to make a public clarification, expressing its surprise and rejection at the content of the workshop, of which they had no prior knowledge. In a statement, they reiterated their support for the security forces and defended the values of coexistence and peace that must govern the festivities.
Criticism from several fronts
Images showing minors participating in this activity have generated a wave of criticism. Police unions and conservative political figures have expressed concern, noting that the images present a negative image and inappropriate values for young people. One of the unions, SAP-FEPOL, has described the situation as ‘unfortunate’ and has questioned the intentions behind this type of workshop.
The defense of the organizers
In the face of criticism, the Blues gang issued a statement through social networks, where they expressed that the activity was a ‘fun act’ and that at no time did they intend to incite violence or offend the authorities. His defense is based on the idea that it was a party activity, without any violent connotations.
The debate on training and responsibility
This incident has opened a wider debate about the responsibility of organizers of youth activities and the training they receive. Society wonders what types of activities are appropriate in the context of a festive event and what consequences they can have on the formation of values in the younger generations.
A necessary reflection
What has happened in Granollers invites us to reflect on the influence of leisure activities on the behavior of young people. Society, organizers and authorities must work together to ensure that festive events foster cohesion and respect, avoiding situations that could be misinterpreted or lead to controversy.
