Should we put limits on humor? In the Carnival of Cádiz year after year they show that no, at least on the tables of the Gran Teatro Falla . If several years ago the controversy jumped at the national level with lyrics dedicated to the daughter of Belén Esteban or with chirigotas that simulated beheading Carles Puigdemont, this year in the Preliminary session the debate has returned to jump with the type and theme of the chirigota Juan Luis Cascana 'Here we are passing through', which satirizes that figure known in the cofrade world as ' little chapel' , as the member of the brotherhood is known who stands in front of the steps and is able to shoot compliments to the images with heartfelt devotion. Cascana is considered an author of purely Cádiz but also irreverent chirigotas. Therefore, the performance of the group in the preliminary session has aroused as much applause as criticism, especially in the cofrade field.

As soon as the curtain of the Gran Teatro Falla was opened, it was felt that the controversy was going to be served. Two steps of Holy Week, with a Virgin and a Christ, represented by two of the members of the group, who have a disability and move in a wheelchair, surrounded by the 'little chapels'. There is no shortage of the mantra figures, the music band, some penitent with their hood, the dawning that saw the Virgin before the procession ... and the members of the chirigota, with red ankle pants and navy blue jacket. "The Christ and the Virgin that comes behind dedicate to you all your first lift," sings the chirigota. " Levantá, I would like that, " says the chirigotero who represents the Virgin.

The debate about the offense against religious feelings, however, did not arise in the theater, as the audience applauded the lyrics and the little shame of the guy, a traditional classic in Juan Luis Cascana. It was the older brothers of the Brotherhood of La Palma and the Nazarene of Santa Maria who criticized the chirigota, understanding that they lacked respect for the Catholic religion and the brotherly feelings.

Subsequently, the Local Council of Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods of Cádiz and the Diocesan Council issued a statement hurting "the mockery made, within the Carnival, towards the religious feelings of thousands of Cadiz, materialized in the burlesque recreation of the Passion of Christ and the pain of the Virgin by a group As gaditanos, members of both institutions know and value the reality of the Carnival party in our city and respect the freedom of expression of this genre, however, this same freedom of expression It must be governed by respect for the religious feelings and beliefs of all citizens; in this case, most of the Cadizians who, every day, and especially in the next Passion Week, express their love for Christ and His Most Holy Mother through the advocations of the Brotherhoods and Brotherhoods that process through its streets. "

As soon as the fuse was lit on social networks, a false comment attributed to the Association of Christian Lawyers began to circulate, in which it read:

"La Chirigota de Cádiz 'Here we are passing through' is a clear offense against Catholic convictions. Freedom of expression does not cover hate crimes. That is why we will take the appropriate legal measures #RestaMiFe.

The same association denied it the following morning on Twitter: "This information is absolutely false. We have not published this tweet at any time. If you look at the image, the hashtag #RespetaMiFe does not have the color (blue) of the hyperlink and puts 'like' when Twitter uses 'Like' (the image simulates an old version)

In any case, the group, like it or not, has managed to position itself and stand out above the others precisely despite the controversy raised. He has managed to overcome the Preliminary phase and will act again next Friday, February 14 in the Quarterfinals.

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