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The Spanish government abruptly banned the 'dwarf matador show' scheduled to be held in Madrid, sparking controversy.
On the 29th local time, the British daily The Times reported that the event was canceled because the Spanish government led by the Socialist Workers' Party and a rights group for people with disabilities claimed "there was room for ridicule".
The 'Dwarf Matador Show' is a show where members with dwarfism from the 'Popeye Torrero' troupe will take young bullfights to children and their families.
However, Minister Jesus Martin Blanco, who oversees the issue of 'disabled rights', opposed the opening of the event, saying, "It shows an absolute will to reject a culture that ridicules people with disabilities."
Minister Blanco, who suffers from dysplasia, said, "When these events were held, I hid because I was afraid that people would laugh at me. .
He continued, "I will not allow children to be shy because of their physical condition," he added. "There are no clowns in Spain. There are only people."
In addition, disability rights groups pointed out that similar shows have been held in Madrid for a long time.
On the other hand, Popeye Torrero
He said, "I haven't seen anything like this in 43 years, and we live in a dictatorship," he said.
Netizens are showing various reactions, such as "Actually, the opinions of people suffering from dwarfism should be heard and reflected" and "The bullfighting show that tortures animals for sports should be eliminated."
(Photo = Captured from YouTube channel 'DW Documentary')