When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Caribbean, it marked the beginning of centuries of exploitation and slavery. Our author writes about the ongoing celebration of colonialism in Europe.
Spain
One of the best-known Spanish traditions is being called into question by a change in social mood. Economically, too, the spectacle has been in crisis for some time and survives only with the help of subsidies. How much longer will it manage to stay alive? Would it be legitimate to ban a form of cultural expression? How can a solution be found to this conflict that divides the population so strongly?