St. George: a scenario of contradictions
The next Sant Jordi arises as a new stage for debate between the important dialogue that Salvador Illa will have with Javier Cercas and a manifestation that claims the Catalan language, promoted by Òmnium Cultural and the ANC. The situation of Catalan nationalism is marked by an amalgam of apathy, frustration and fear after a period of intense polarization.
The struggle for identity and language
Despite the fact that the injustices like the fiscal plunder and the minority of the language should have activated asleep consciousness, the current climate causes polarization to seem non -existent. The question that arises is whether important political changes can be born of this silence or if, on the contrary, a new lifting of voices will be needed to make the demands feel.
The role of the Generalitat
The current political landscape is complicated by the fact that the institutional Sant Jordi is in the hands of those who defended Article 155, while the St. George of Resistance is led by those who have lost credibility. Illa, on the other hand, avoids mentioning the word ‘nation’ and merely calls for more resources for Catalonia, a position that is paradoxical and far from the pedagogy needed to counteract anti -Catalanism.
An uncertain future for Catalan nationalism
The current context presents a dichotomy between two models of national construction. On the one hand, the Spanish people who trust the inevitable discharge and, on the other, the Catalanists who seek to survive through intelligent resistance. The Catalan Socialists have found a formula that allows them to operate within the Generalitat without directly addressing national issues, a strategy that can be both an opportunity and an obstacle.
The dynamics of the process
The legacy of the process teaches us that polarization processes can be effective, but only if they are led by figures that bring true commitment and vision. The current rhetoric is trapped between victimization and superficial marketing, without a clear renewal that can revitalize the movement.
Towards a new Sant Jordi?
This year’s Sant Jordi approaches a cultural landscape that could be interpreted as an attempt to minimize the impact of the Catalan language. However, individual consciousness, although disconnected from traditional organizations, are still aware of the current context and preparing to start changes from the inside. The duality of this day, celebrated as a holiday but also as a working day, symbolizes the complexity of being Catalan in the present moment.